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The Elusive Pimpernel

1950

Overview

Foppish Sir Percy Blakeney, who secretly leads a double life as the daring rescuer of French aristocrats from the guillotine during the French Revolution, fights to save his brother-in-law while his wife is manipulated by the villainous Chauvelin into helping capture him, unaware of her husband's true identity.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
November 7, 1950
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Cinematography
Christopher Challis
Budget
$480,000
Revenue
$140,000
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