The Scarlet Pimpernel (1955– )

Sir Percy Blakeney, Bart., is a notorious fop and hedonistic member of the Prince Regent's court, but he is secretly "the Scarlet Pimpernel", a mysterious figure who rescues innocents from ... See full summary »

Stars:

Marius Goring, Patrick Troughton, Stanley Van Beers

Cast

Series cast summary:
Marius Goring	...	Sir Percy Blakeney (18 episodes, 1956)
Patrick Troughton	...	Sir Andrew Ffoulkes (15 episodes, 1956)
Stanley Van Beers	...	Chauvelin (13 episodes, 1956)
Anthony Newlands	...	Lord Richard Hastings (11 episodes, 1956)

Storyline

Sir Percy Blakeney, Bart., is a notorious fop and hedonistic member of the Prince Regent's court, but he is secretly "the Scarlet Pimpernel", a mysterious figure who rescues innocents from the Reign of Terror taking place in France and transports them to safety in England. Based on the classic adventure novels by Baroness Orczy, this series was one of the earliest costume dramas produced for television.

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Plot Keywords:

england | scarlet pimpernel | france | fop | 1790s | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Family

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 September 1955 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Incorporated Television Company (ITC), Towers of London Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (18 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Lucie Mannheim, who plays Countess La Valliere, Chauvelin's spy at the British court, is the wife of Marius Goring, star of the series.

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Connections

Version of 'Pimpernel' Smith (1941)

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