The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934 film)
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| The Scarlet Pimpernel | |
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 1934 film poster |
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| Directed by | Harlod Toung |
| Produced by | Alexander Korda |
| Written by | Baroness Orczy Lajos Biró Sam Bermann Robert Sherwood Arthur Wimperis |
| Starring | Leslie Howard (actor) |
| Music by | Arthur Benjamin |
| Cinematography | Harold Rosson |
| Release date(s) | December 23, 1934 |
| Running time | 94 min |
| Language | English |
| IMDb profile | |
The 1934 film of The Scarlet Pimpernel was produced by Alexander Korda, directed by Harold Young and starred Leslie Howard and Merle Oberon.
Filmed in black and white, Howard set the standard with his portrayal of Sir Percy Blakeney and this version is widely regarded as the best screen adaptation, although Orczy herself believed Oberon was miscast.
[edit] Later Versions
The film was remade by Leslie Howard in 1941 as Pimpernel Smith, set in Nazi Germany instead of Paris.
The film was further spoofed in Carry On, Don't Lose Your Head, which portrays the adventures of the master of disguise, The Black Fingernail (Sid James).
[edit] Cast
- Leslie Howard - Sir Percy Blakeney/The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Merle Oberon - Lady Blakeney, née Marguerite St. Just
- Raymond Massey - Citizen Chauvelin
- Nigel Bruce - The Prince of Wales
- Walter Rilla - Armand St. Just
- Anthony Bushell - Sir Andrew ffoulkes
- O.B. Clarence - Count de Tournay
- Ernest Milton - Robespierre
[edit] Links
Tagline:The Scarlet Pimpernel. Who was he... What was his strange power?
- [1] The complete movie with a sarcastic, mock director's commentary by Sasha Tane at Future Threat's MyHeavy page.
