Pimpernel Smith 1941
The “Scarlet Pimpernel” legend is updated to WWII in this breathless actioner. Leslie Howard plays mild-mannered Professor Smith, who under cover of darkness transforms into a tireless defender of democracy. With several loyal companions, Smith makes several forays into Nazi-occupied territories to rescue the oppressed victims of the Third Reich.
| Genre: | Classic Films |
| Starring: | Leslie Howard Mary Morris |
| Year: | 1941 |
| Color/BW: | Black & White |
| Movie Type: | Public Domain Movies |
| Decade: | 1940s |
Synopsis
The “Scarlet Pimpernel” legend is updated to WWII in this breathless actioner. Leslie Howard plays mild-mannered Professor Smith, who under cover of darkness transforms into a tireless defender of democracy. With several loyal companions, Smith makes several forays into Nazi-occupied territories to rescue the oppressed victims of the Third Reich.
