--- product_id: 42133439 title: "The Scarlet Pimpernel" brand: "leslie howardjoan gardner" price: "£29.31" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/42133439-the-scarlet-pimpernel store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Scarlet Pimpernel **Brand:** leslie howardjoan gardner **Price:** £29.31 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Scarlet Pimpernel by leslie howardjoan gardner - **How much does it cost?** £29.31 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/42133439-the-scarlet-pimpernel) ## Best For - leslie howardjoan gardner enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted leslie howardjoan gardner brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Based on the novel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy, Leslie Howard stars as the dashing superhero who rescues innocent victims of the French Revolution by night, and assumes the identity of Sir Percy Blakeney, a foppish British aristocrat, by day. Co-starring as his wife is the beguiling Merle Oberson, whom Sir Percy still finds time to romance in between his heroic night-time adventures. Raymond Massey plays Citizen Chauvelin, of the French Secret Police, and principle antagonist in the film. The influence of this story cannot be understated, as all modern day tales of heroic avengers who fight on behalf of their beleaguered citizens owe a sizable debt to this classic character and his motivations. ## Images ![The Scarlet Pimpernel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RAIy0C2oL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Be careful which version you watch *by O***6 on Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2019* As all too common on Amazon, the reviews for the various versions of a classic get mixed up. I like the 1935 version about a secret hero-agent who saves French aristocrats from the guillotine the best of the various versions because I like old movies. By this I mean that there's a lot droll comments in the face of danger, reasonably intricate plotting, and a classic love story. The villain is a human being, perhaps not the best of the villains in the role, but still, fine. The heroine is attractive and I bonded with her. There is a caveat and a warning. The caveat is that the Amazon Video has terrible sound and video quality. The negative was badly deteriorated from which the video was taken.The warning is for those who prefer more modern style superheroes. You won't find them here or much "action" at all. The reasons are many, but boil down to the fact that old movies had to rely on more character development, suggestion-atmosphere, and style because of limited technology if nothing else. That can be a positive or a negative depending on your taste. I happen to like both. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sink Me if it isn't Colonel Ramsbottom! *by L***B on Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2019* This is the review section for the great classic Leslie Howard/Merle Oberon version of The Scarlet Pimpernel, not the fatuous 1980s remake, Leslie Howard is at his absolute foppish best in one of the all time great adaptations of a piece of literature to the screen. Is there a bit of overacting? So I should be predisposed to imagine, but anyone who has ever seen this can never have it another way. For those who have yet to see it, I envy you. You can only see something the first time once. An absolute classic! ### ⭐⭐⭐ A slassic film marred, in Prime Video, by poor print quality and the WORST subtitles ever! *by V***A on Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2019* First, this film is a classic for its time, with perfect timing and delivery by Leslie Howard, the excellent talent and luminous beauty of Merle Oberon and a fine supporting cast.Prime's presentation, however, is marred by generally poor print quality and sound and arguably the worst subtitling I have ever seen in an English-speaking film. The people who did the subs must have had a potent beer or two, a reefer perhaps, and a loud stereo going while they worked.Many of the French words and names, while quite clearly audible, are hilariously mis-rendered: in one example, "Bologne" (the French city, which can be clearly heard) is rendered as "Bel Oiseau" (which is, incidentally, in Switzerland). Many other clearly-recognizable French names and words are either hopelessly wrong or are simply rendered as [FRENCH}.English words are mangled with the same inventive ruthlessness; in one place, a man says, quite clearly, "Beer and beef, tha's the stuff that makes soldiers." This is translated as "Vigour and [INAUDIBLE], that's what makes soldiers." In fact, there are a lot of other [INAUDIBLE]s in this print where a viewer can easily make out what is said..Again, this is an excellent movie; a classic, even. But be prepared for less-than-wonderful print and sound quality and, for heaven's sake, do not watch the subs unless you want to be both distracted and misinformed while watching this gem of a film. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/42133439-the-scarlet-pimpernel](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/42133439-the-scarlet-pimpernel) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*