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1941 Certificate TBC
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It is mid-1939 and both Germany and England are preparing for an inevitable conflict. Professor Horatio Smith, an effete academic, asks his students to come with him to the continent to engage in an archaeological dig. When his students discover that the professor is the man responsible for smuggling a number of enemies of the .. Read more

Starring Leslie Howard, Mary Morris
Director Leslie Howard
Genres Drama

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Pimpernel Smith cover art

Pimpernel Smith

It is mid-1939 and both Germany and England are preparing for an inevitable conflict. Professor Horatio Smith, an effete academic, asks his students to come with him to the continent to engage in an archaeological dig. When his students discover that the professor is the man responsible for smuggling a number of enemies of the Nazi state out of Germany, they enthusiastically join him in his fight. But things are complicated when one of his students brings a mysterious woman into their circle; a woman who may be secretly working for the Gestapo.

Starring Leslie Howard, Mary Morris
Director Leslie Howard
Run time DVD: 2 hrs
Certificate Certificate TBC
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: not available
Production year: 1941
Format DVD

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  • 2 stars out of 4

    The Scarlet Pimpernel unassumingly and quite effectively brought up to date, with memorable scenes after a slow start.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
    • Posted 02 Mar 2006

  • Leslie Howard was among the British actors based in Hollywood who returned home during World War I to do their bit for... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
    • Posted 13 Oct 2009

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    Rated - 4 stars

    Poignant and exciting

    I really liked this film and was shocked that it came out as early in the war as it did- it seems so knowing and wise and its description of evil is profound. It is an exciting film and very cleverly done and beautifully acted. It's a cliche to say that they don't make them like this anymore, and I do find a lot of classic films dull, but this is a great triumph which makes you feel glad to be alive.

      • Richard Lamey from Manchester, England
      • Posted 21 Jun 2007 15:27

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