The Scarlet Pimpernel (1935)
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Cast
as Sir Percy Blakeney
as Lady Marguerite Blakeney
as Chauvelin
as Prince of Wales
as Priest
as Sir Andrew Ffoulkes
as Suzanne de Tournay
as Armand St. Just
as Countess de Tournay
as Count de Tournay
as Robespierre
as Col. Winterbottom
as Romney
as The Barber
as Treadle
as Jellyband
as Jellyband's Daughter
as Lord Grenville
as French Innkeeper
as Members of the Pimpernel League
as Lord Wilmot
as Lord Hastings
as Lord Wilmot
as Burke
as Lord Hastings
as Pitt
as Bibot
as Viscount de Tournay
as An Aristocrat
as Doman
as Codlin
as Lady Q
as Renad
as Merieres
as Captain of the Guard
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Critic Reviews for The Scarlet Pimpernel
All Critics (10) | Fresh (9) | Rotten (1)
Were it not for the polished acting, particularly of Leslie Howard, fallow patches, occasionally apparent, would be more plainly revealed; but Howard is studied, resourceful and charming, his timing perfect as always.
British-made, with Leslie Howard in one of his very best performances as the nobleman who risks his neck...
British pictures continue to put their best foot forward.
The acting, too, is an effective blend of easy polish and truculent vigour; and Leslie Howard gives a quite excellent rendering of the Pimpernel, particularly in his scenes with Lady Blakeney.
Those who want a story of romance and adventure will not be disappointed. The Scarlet Pimpernel lives, the life in England and France are convincingly represented, and the suspense is maintained through-out.
Robust as an action packed hero tale and love story.
Audience Reviews for The Scarlet Pimpernel
An Englishman, some lord or something, shoots over to France in secret and frees French nobility on their way to Madame Guillotine. I was confused as to the politics (weren't these the "let them eat cake" crowd, the ones who dressed and ate good while the common populace starved? Why are we saving them? Off with their heads! ... but I digress) but it's an adventure tale so history's not too important compared with thrills. The thrill here is not in any swashbuckling derring-do, though that might've been nice, but rather watching the Pimpernel's Clark Kent persona infuriate the elitist yokels with wit and subterfuge. To that cause Leslie Howard ("Ashley" of GWTW fame) is well suited, and it becomes the reason for the whole movie.
Super Reviewer
There were no actions scenes, and I was confused as to how Chauvelin found out that Percy was the Scarlet Pimpernel. It's boring and not really worth a watch.
Super Reviewer
Well made and acted but the Anthony Andrews/Jane Seymour version is better.
Super Reviewer
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