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The Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1937) | Criteria

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The Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel

Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel

United Kingdom • English • 1937 • 1h 28m

Director

Hanns Schwarz

Romance Action Action/Adventure

Synopsis

Maximilien de Robespierre seeks revenge on the Scarlet Pimpernel by kidnapping his wife.

Credits

Crew

DirectorHanns Schwarz

WriterLajos Biró, Adrian Brunel, Arthur Wimperis

Cast

Barry K. Barnesas Sir Percy Blakeney alias The Scarlet Pimpernel

Sophie Stewartas Marguerite Blakeney

Margaretta Scottas Theresa Cobarrus

James Masonas Jean Tallien

Francis Listeras Chauvelin

Anthony Bushellas Sir Andrew Foulkes

Patrick Barras Lord Hastings

as Flower Seller

David Treeas Lord Harry Denning

John Counsellas Sir John Selton

Henry Oscaras Maximilien Robespierre

Hugh Milleras De Calmet

Allan Jeayesas Judge of the Tribunal

O.B. Clarenceas De Marre

George Merrittas Chief of Police

Evelyn Robertsas Prince Regent

Ben Williamsas Robespierre's Spy