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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Being a fan of the stories I wanted to add this DVD to my collection and Leslie Howard makes an excellent Pimpernel [although my favourite still has to be Anthony Andrews but Leslie Howard comes a close second]. You easily lose yourself in the film and it is an excellent watch and I would highly recommend it. However, the second DVD, the Return of wasn't so good, poor picture quality [although admittedly the film is very old]and the actor playing the Pimpernel lacked style and charisma - In my opinion he just didn't have what it takes to play the pimpernel. Please don't let that put you off buying this DVD though because the first film certainly makes up for it. Leslie Howard went on to play Pimpernel Smith in a modern day version of the Pimpernel in war time which is an excellent watch too.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this cd as I wanted the version of the Scarlet Pimpernel featuring Leslie Howard in the leading role, but then Raymond Massey is perfectly cast as Citizen Chuavelin. This is a superb version of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Unfortunately the 2nd film 'Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel' does not have the same actors in the leading roles and so it falls short of expectations. It is an adequate adaptation.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I've seen two actors who played the part of Sir Percy wonderfully - one is Leslie Howard and the other Anthony Andrews in a more recent version. But if I had to choose, I would choose Howard, solely because he's even more haughty than Andrews and his foppishness just a touch better.
The prerequisites for this part are looks and voice. The Pimpernel must be extremely handsome, and his voice must be simply perfect - the deceiving foppish tone and the practical tone of the adventurer. Both these actors have it all!
This is the kind of movie that's so good you soon forget it's b/w. As for the story, no-one surely needs to be told anything about it, it's so wellknown.
I would recommend anyone wanting a movie of this classic tale to not hesitate - buy both these versions.
I can't comment on the second movie on this disk as I haven't yet seen it. But even if it's nowhere near as good as the first, anything with Leslie Howard surely can't be very bad.
The prerequisites for this part are looks and voice. The Pimpernel must be extremely handsome, and his voice must be simply perfect - the deceiving foppish tone and the practical tone of the adventurer. Both these actors have it all!
This is the kind of movie that's so good you soon forget it's b/w. As for the story, no-one surely needs to be told anything about it, it's so wellknown.
I would recommend anyone wanting a movie of this classic tale to not hesitate - buy both these versions.
I can't comment on the second movie on this disk as I haven't yet seen it. But even if it's nowhere near as good as the first, anything with Leslie Howard surely can't be very bad.
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A Beautiful Film!
I have only watched the Leslie Howard and Merle Oberon film from this set, I LOVED IT! The cinematography is beautiful, the scenery, settings and costumes are so detailed and the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by ClassicFilmFan2011
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Nice drama with good performances.
Seller was quick and correct. Thanks.
Nice drama with good performances.
Seller was quick and correct. Thanks.
Published 10 months ago by mgellen
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Thanks Amazon - it would be impossible to find golden classics like this without you. The original is great fun to watch & the sequeal an unexpected bonus... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Scott
Pimpernels in all forms
I have seen four Pimpernels and would put Leslie Howard at the top and Anthony Andrews at the bottom, in between come very good performances from David Niven in a 1950s version and... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Rabbs
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Published on 25 May 2010 by bernie
The elusive one again
Now, could it be of any worth to review this 'old' film classic one more time? Possibly not much, but it is a pleasure to do it, perhaps as a hint to the young viewers who think... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by Gunnar Adell
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It's a wonderful movie from a classic book, with superb actors...
but just for old 30s b&w's "aficionado"
but just for old 30s b&w's "aficionado"
Published on 2 May 2009 by Santi
6 out of 5 stars for The Scarlet Pimpernel - but I couldn't even watch...
This must be Leslie Howard's best performance, the best film version of Scarlet Pimpernel and one of the best screen adaptions of a classic book. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2009 by Djinn
Original Fresh; Sequel Stale
In "The Scarlet Pimpernel," Leslie Howard is outwardly a fop but, like Zorro, he has a secret identity -- the Scarlet Pimpernel, who rescues aristos from the guillotine after the... Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2009 by Steven Daedalus
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