Review of The Scarlet Pimpernel

Leslie Howard is the movie. His take on the role is one of a kind. And to be honest I laughed the entire movie. His role as Percy is hysterical. Line after line is memorable. "Go and introduce him to everybody, if everybody is anybody." And his ability to change character instantaneously is done with remarkable precision. Watch as he approaches his wife, the stern man that stands for life, then changes to the laughable Percy only an inch from her face. He is fun to watch in this one. You must appreciate the energy that he must have put into this role. He should have won an academy award. This must be the best acting of his career if not for his role in "Gone with the Wind". The entire story line is perfect and there aren't many dead scenes. It's great entertainment from start to finish, with a classic ending on top of it all.