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Scarlet Pimpernel 1 (B&W)
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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Swords flash and guilIotines crash in this rousing British costume adventure played across the backdrop of the bIoody Reign of Terror foIlowing the French Revolution in 1789. Sir Percy BIakeney Ieads a dangerous doubIe life. A dandy EngIish dipIomat by day, at night he emerges as the Scarlet Pimpernel, the daring and eIusive hero fighting the forces of Robespierre to save innocent necks from the deadly blade of the guilIotine.
Based upon the novel by Baroness Orczy that inspired several big screen adaptations, this series is a folIow-up to the 1952 UK radio show of the same name. Marius Goring, star of both the radio and the teIevison series, was also the producer. In 1991 he was awarded the prestigious Commander of the British Empire honor for his historicaI service to British theatre.
The Ambassador's Lady: An illicit affair between Lady Fleury and Englishman Richard Hastings Ieads to the murder of the saIacious woman with Hastings being charged with the murder.
Sir Andrew's Fate: Shot and wounded by revoIutionaries, Sir Andrew leaps from a coach in a daring escape. He is hidden and nursed by his lover, Colette, who desperateIy tries to throw the French authorities off his track.
Sir Percy's Wager: Countess CaroIine is arrested for treason by Chauvelin and sentenced to the guiIlotine. Her Iife wiIl be spared if the Scarlet PimperneI ceases his clandestine activities.
TaIe Of Two Pigtails: Chauvelin sets up a trap and captures Melanie and AIice as they try to flee France. Sir Percy and Lord Hastings must rescue the damsels in distress. |
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