The Scarlet Pimpernel
“Match courage with courage... meet cunning with cunning!”
Synopsis
18th century English aristocrat Sir Percy Blakeney leads a double life. He appears to be merely the effete aristocrat, but in reality is part of an underground effort to free French nobles from Robespierre's Reign of Terror.
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The Scarlet Pimpernel trailer 1934
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-06
Top Cast
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Leslie Howard
Sir Percy Blakeney / The Scarlet Pimpernel
Merle Oberon
Lady Marguerite Blakeney
Raymond Massey
Chauvelin
Nigel Bruce
The Prince of Wales
Bramwell Fletcher
The Priest
Anthony Bushell
Sir Andrew Ffoulkes
Joan Gardner
Suzanne de Tournay
Walter Rilla
Armand St. Just
Mabel Terry-Lewis
Countess de Tournay
O.B. Clarence
Count de Tournay
Ernest Milton
Robespierre
Edmund Breon
Col. Winterbottom
Melville Cooper
Romney
Gibb McLaughlin
The Barber
Morland Graham
Treadle
Brember Wills
Doman (uncredited)
Hindle Edgar
Lord Wilmot
William Freshman
Lord Hastings
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Lajos Biró, S. N. Behrman, Robert E. Sherwood, Arthur Wimperis, Baroness Emmuska Orczy
- Original Score
- Arthur Benjamin
- Original Title
- The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold Young
Lajos Biró, S. N. Behrman, Robert E. Sherwood, Arthur Wimperis, Baroness Emmuska Orczy
Arthur Benjamin
Harold Rosson
William Hornbeck
Alexander Korda
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Benjamin
Original Music Composer
Alexander Korda
Producer
Lajos Biró
Writer
S. N. Behrman
Writer
Robert E. Sherwood
Writer
Arthur Wimperis
Writer
Harold Young
Director
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
William Hornbeck
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scarlet Pimpernel
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What is The Scarlet Pimpernel about?
18th century English aristocrat Sir Percy Blakeney leads a double life. He appears to be merely the effete aristocrat, but in reality is part of an underground effort to free French nobles from Robespierre's Reign of Terror.
Who directed The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The Scarlet Pimpernel was directed by Harold Young.
Who stars in The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The principal cast of The Scarlet Pimpernel includes Leslie Howard, Merle Oberon, Raymond Massey, Nigel Bruce, Bramwell Fletcher.
When was The Scarlet Pimpernel released and how long is it?
The Scarlet Pimpernel was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Scarlet Pimpernel was composed by Arthur Benjamin.
Is The Scarlet Pimpernel based on a book or true story?
The Scarlet Pimpernel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Baroness Emmuska Orczy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The Scarlet Pimpernel holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).