The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934)

18th century English aristocrat Sir Percy Blakeney leads a double life. He appears to be merely the effete aristocrat, but in reality is part of an underground effort to free French nobles from Robespierre's Reign of Terror.

Genres: Drama, Adventure

What to watch after The Scarlet Pimpernel

• The Scarlet Claw (1944)
• That Hamilton Woman (1941) — Same subject: 18th century
• The Charge of the Light Brigade (1936) — Nigel Bruce appears in both
• Richard III (1955)
• The Prisoner of Zenda (1937) — Raymond Massey appears in both
• The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) — Alexander Korda produced both