"Pimpernel" Smith
“The man the Gestapo hates!”
Synopsis
Eccentric Cambridge archaeologist Horatio Smith takes a group of British and American archaeology students to pre-war Nazi Germany to help in his excavations. His research is supported by the Nazis, since he professes to be looking for evidence of the Aryan origins of German civilisation. However, he has a secret agenda: to free inmates of the concentration camps.
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Leslie Howard
Professor Horatio Smith
Francis L. Sullivan
General von Graum
Mary Morris
Ludmilla Koslowski
Hugh McDermott
David Maxwell
Raymond Huntley
Marx
Manning Whiley
Bertie Gregson
Peter Gawthorne
Sidimir Koslowski
Allan Jeayes
Dr Benckendorf
Dennis Arundell
Hoffman
Joan Kemp-Welch
School-Teacher
Philip Friend
Spencer
Laurence Kitchin
Clarence Elstead
David Tomlinson
Steve
Basil Appleby
Jock MacIntyre
Percy Walsh
Dvorak
Suzanne Clair
Salesgirl
Roland Pertwee
Embassy Official - Sir George Smith
Charles Paton
Steinhof
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 15, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Anatole de Grunwald
- Original Score
- John Greenwood
- Original Title
- "Pimpernel" Smith
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- British National Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Howard
Anatole de Grunwald, A. G. MacDonell, Wolfgang Wilhelm, Roland Pertwee, Baroness Emmuska Orczy
John Greenwood
Mutz Greenbaum
Douglas Myers
Leslie Howard
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Howard
Director
Anatole de Grunwald
Screenplay
Mutz Greenbaum
Director of Photography
Douglas Myers
Editor
John Greenwood
Original Music Composer
Leslie Howard
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About "Pimpernel" Smith
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What is "Pimpernel" Smith about?
Eccentric Cambridge archaeologist Horatio Smith takes a group of British and American archaeology students to pre-war Nazi Germany to help in his excavations. His research is supported by the Nazis, since he professes to be looking for evidence of the Aryan origins of German civilisation. However, he has a secret agenda: to free inmates of the concentration camps.
Who directed "Pimpernel" Smith?
"Pimpernel" Smith was directed by Leslie Howard.
Who stars in "Pimpernel" Smith?
The principal cast of "Pimpernel" Smith includes Leslie Howard, Francis L. Sullivan, Mary Morris, Hugh McDermott, Raymond Huntley.
When was "Pimpernel" Smith released and how long is it?
"Pimpernel" Smith was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for "Pimpernel" Smith?
The original motion picture soundtrack for "Pimpernel" Smith was composed by John Greenwood.
Is "Pimpernel" Smith based on a book or true story?
"Pimpernel" Smith is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Baroness Emmuska Orczy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for "Pimpernel" Smith?
"Pimpernel" Smith holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).