Comments on: Vintage Film Review: Experience The Allure of The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934)

By: Dixie-Ann

Dixie-Ann — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 22:53:00 +0000

In reply to Jessica. You're welcome! So glad you enjoyed it. More people need to know this film. I quite agree about Leslie Howard - heartthrob is a good way to describe him. He really showed all the sides of the character well, and all the silly fussing over clothes was hilarious and his easy daring behaviour when he was dealing with Chauvelin is just amazing. I loved when he quoted Shakespeare near the end, shows the true depth of the man.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 21:34:00 +0000

In reply to Dixie-Ann.

Just finished watching it — fantastic! Leslie Howard is riveting — I need to see more of that man’s work. Total heartthrob! And all his talk of collars and cravats, I was loving it. I just really enjoyed it (-: Thanks again.

By: Dixie-Ann

Dixie-Ann — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 23:11:00 +0000

In reply to Jessica. As you can tell I highly recommend it. ;) You can get a free version of the ebook online and the movie version is legally free on YouTube.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 15:15:00 +0000

I’ll admit it — never seen nor read The Scarlet Pimpernel, though I’ve heard much about it. Time to remedy that. Thanks for the review and the push to seek it out (-:

By: Dixie-Ann

Dixie-Ann — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 14:04:00 +0000

In reply to Brittaney B. I was only JUST looking at your comment on my review of the 1982 version! :) Thanks for reading! In contrast the 1982 version is longer with more details, but like you I find it hard to choose a favourite. I think I will settle for liking both movies very much for their excellent qualities! :D

By: Brittaney B

Brittaney B — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 14:00:00 +0000

Fabulous review! I saw the 1982 version in my high school history class and it quickly became a favorite. It wasn’t until recently that I watched this version and fell equally in love. Leslie Howard, though not my preferred actor, does a great job playing the duality of his character. And Merle Oberon…sigh. Now, I cannot chose which version is the best, but it’s a conundrum I embrace.