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Saturday Cinema: 1 The Elusive Pimpernel

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

continues the season of distinguished British films celebrating the successful partnership of MICHAEL POWELL and EMERIC PRESSBURGER starring David Niven Margaret Leighton
David Niven stars in this lavish and spectacular adventure of the French Revolution, based on the daring exploits of Baroness Orczy's famous character, the Scarlet Pimpernel.
Written, produced and directed by MICHAEL POWELL and EMERIC PRESSBURGER Films: page 25

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Powell
Unknown:
David Niven
Unknown:
Margaret Leighton
Unknown:
David Niven
Directed By:
Michael Powell
Sir Percy Blakeney:
David Niven
Lady Blakeney:
Margaret Leighton
Chauvelin:
Cyril Cusack
Prince of Wales:
Jack Hawkins
Lord Anthony Dewhurst:
David Hutcheson
Sir Andrew ffoulkes:
Robert Coote
Comtesse de Tournai:
Arlette Marchal
Philippe de Tournai:
Gérard Nery
Col Winterbottom:
Charles Victor
Capt Merières:
Eugene Deckers
Source: Radio Times

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