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Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1937): Cast

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Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a 1937 romantic action film directed by Hanns Schwarz, starring Barry K. Barnes as Sir Percy Blakeney alias The Scarlet Pimpernel, Henry Oscar and James Mason. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1937) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Hanns Schwarz
Genres
Romance , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel About?

The premise of Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel without spoilers.

Compelled to return to France one last time, Sir Percy must rescue his wife from the ruthless grip of Robespierre. Though the situation is clearly a trap, the daring Scarlet Pimpernel refuses to be deterred and will stop at nothing to complete his daring mission.

Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • the scarlet pimpernel character
  • year 1794
  • 1790s
  • englishman in france
  • abduction
  • disguise
  • fop
  • impersonation
  • nobility
  • rescue
  • actress
  • formal ball
+38 more
  • blackmail
  • cricket game
  • loss of freedom
  • maximilien robespierre character
  • police
  • political prisoner
  • pregnancy announcement
  • prince of wales character
  • trial
  • self sacrifice
  • prison
  • police chief
  • french woman
  • spanish woman
  • french spy
  • enemy agent
  • kidnapped wife
  • pregnant wife
  • tribunal
  • cart driver
  • tavern
  • double agent
  • secretary
  • paris france
  • overthrow of tyrant
  • republican
  • lover lover relationship
  • second of two parts
  • public execution
  • brighton england
  • list of names
  • english aristocrat
  • extortion
  • ambush
  • bound and gagged
  • courtroom
  • woman in jeopardy
  • mass murder
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Cast & crew

Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel Cast & Characters

Barry K. Barnes leads the cast as Sir Percy Blakeney alias The Scarlet Pimpernel, with Henry Oscar as Maximilien Robespierre and James Mason as Jean Tallien. Directed by Hanns Schwarz; 17 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel

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From the director

More from Hanns Schwarz

More films directed by Hanns Schwarz: Bombs Over Monte Carlo, Burglars, Darling of the Gods and The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna.

Full filmography

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FAQ

Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel?

Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel released?

Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel was released on October 20, 1937.

Who directed Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel?

Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel was directed by Hanns Schwarz.

More films by Hanns Schwarz

Who is in the cast of Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel?

Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel stars Barry K. Barnes as Sir Percy Blakeney alias The Scarlet Pimpernel, Henry Oscar as Maximilien Robespierre and James Mason as Jean Tallien, among 17 credited actors.

Does Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel have a post-credit scene?

No. Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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