• 1955
  • 30m
The Scarlet Pimpernel

Summary Sir Percy Blakeney, Baronet, is a notorious fop and hedonistic member of the Prince Regent's court, but he is secretly "the Scarlet Pimpernel", a mysterious figure who rescues innocents from the Reign of Terror taking place in France and transports them to safety in England. View more details

  • 1955
  • 30m

The Scarlet Pimpernel

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Marius Goring Stanley Van Beers Patrick Troughton Anthony Newlands

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Genres : Adventure Family

Release date : Sep 19, 1955

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : Incorporated Television Company (ITC) Towers of London Productions

Summary Sir Percy Blakeney, Baronet, is a notorious fop and hedonistic member of the Prince Regent's court, but he is secretly "the Scarlet Pimpernel", a mysterious figure who rescues innocents from the Reign of Terror taking place in France and transports them to safety in England. View more details

Details

Genres : Adventure Family

Release date : Sep 19, 1955

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : Incorporated Television Company (ITC) Towers of London Productions

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Sep 27, 1955
The Hostage
The Scarlet Pimpernel rescues a Baroness from Chauvelin, but she is reluctant to leave because Chauvelin has her son. The Scarlet Pimpernel must rescue the boy and not give away his identity as Sir Percy Blakeney.
Episode 2 • Oct 04, 1955
Sir Percy's Wager
Sir Percy is always ready to make a wager. However, betting on the outcome of the Pimpernel's latest escapade could be dangerous - and even cost him his freedom.
Episode 3 • Oct 25, 1955
The Lady in Distress
Chauvelin uses the Pimpernel's strong sense of chivalry to bait a trap with the beautiful Cecille as the bait. Informed that Madame la Guillotine awaits her pretty neck, Sir Percy plans a rescue.
Episode 4 • Nov 08, 1955
The Elusive Chauvelin
In his strangest mission yet, the Pimpernel must rescue a young man accused of being the Pimpernel - and discover whether Chauvelin was behind a plot to plant the false avenger in France.
Episode 5 • Nov 01, 1955
Something Remembered
Answering an appeal from the Princess Melanie de Monsantes to bring her brother Jacques to safety from France, the Pimpernel finds him but he refuses to leave and instead asks the Pimpernel for help in frustrating Chauvelin's latest plan.
Episode 6 • Nov 15, 1955
The Sword of Justice
Hearing that the Scarlet Pimpernel is being impersonated in France by an Englishman who is robbing and murdering French aristocrats, Sir Percy sets a trap to catch the imposter.
Episode 7 • Nov 21, 1955
Thanksgiving Day
Why would an American who desperately needs the Pimpernel's help challenge him in a duel to the death? Sir Percy must find a way to protect his second identity and protect the man, at the same time.
Episode 8 • Dec 05, 1955
Sir Andrew's Fate
While smuggling aristocrats out of France, Andrew and Richard are pursued by Chauvelin's agents. Andrew is shot and wounded, and Richard is forced to leave him behind. Sir Percy must return to France to find Andrew and get him out of the country, a task complicated by the fact that Percy doesn't know where Andrew is and Chauvelin has his agents out looking for Andrew, too.
Episode 9 • Dec 12, 1955
The Ambassador's Lady
Lord Richard Hastings's eye for a pretty girl places him and Sir Percy in the spotlight - and right under Chauvelin's nose. Will the gossip prove to be their undoing, or can the Pimpernel save the day?
Episode 10 • Dec 19, 1955
The Christmas Present
When Chauvelin captures an several important members of the French royalty, Sir Percy must forsake a quiet Christmas at home and attempt a rescue.
Episode 11 • Dec 26, 1955
The Flower Woman
The lovely Countess La Valliere, formerly a spy for Chauvelin, changes sides when she learns of the impending execution of dozens of moderate French revolutionaries. Teaming with the Scarlet Pimpernel and his men, the Countess plans to rescue the condemned men - from under Chauvelin's nose.
Episode 12 • Jan 09, 1956
The Imaginary Invalids
Sir Percy discovers that Chauvelin is blackmailing the banker Rothstein by holding his daughter captive.
Episode 13 • Oct 11, 1955
The Princess
The Pimpernel goes back into danger to rescue a serving girl. Ginette is a lovely and spirited young woman and he finds himself falling for her and wondering what a different life would be like.
Episode 14 • Jan 23, 1956
Antoine & Antoinette
Innocent newlyweds are falsely arrested and sentenced to death. The Scarlet Pimpernel comes to the rescue.
Episode 15 • Feb 06, 1956
The Winged Madonna
The Abbey of Nanterre has been plundered by Chauvelin, and many of its monks lie dead. Sir Percy decides to rescue the remaining monks, including the Father Guardian, who Percy discovers to be quite a handful.
Episode 16 • Jun 14, 1956
Gentlemen of the Road
Sir Percy notices a beautiful woman showing an unusual interest in the Prince Regent's affairs and is unconvinced by her replies to his questions. Perhaps it's time for the Pimpernel to show his true colours.
Episode 17 • Jun 21, 1956
The Farmer's Boy
Giving one of Sir Percy's agents false information, Chauvelin hopes to lure the man he thinks is the Pimpernel into the open. He achieves his aim but is astonished when a 'simple minded' farmer's boy (the Pimpernel in disguise) arrives.
Episode 18 • Oct 18, 1955
A Tale of Two Pigtails
Chauvelin's scheme to capture the Countess de Monsants before she can escape to England succeeds and she and her servant fall into his trap. Sir Percy hears about it and hatches his own scheme, rescuing the Countess and her servant from under Chauvelin's nose and smuggling them to England. Outraged, Chauvelin travels to England, planning to kidnap the countess and bring her back to France. Meanwhile, the Prince has hired a Chinese decorator to remodel a wing of the palace, and Sir Percy decides to use the man in his plan to thwart Chauvelin's plot.

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