Anthony Andrews acts with such wonderful affect! Just look at his face when he answers "tell her I love her" at the end! He's putting on the character of Sir Percy as he says it xD
Note the number of times men have promised via the "I give you my word" formula. Armand used it when convincing the Count de Tournay to meet Robespierre. He'll be back that night, you have my word. Now Percy uses it with great effect to Marguerite. Giving one's word in the 18th century was a mark of a culture based on honor. To give one's word was to place your honor on the line. No one gives their word today! It's I'll try, or, let's talk tonight, or whatever. There are no solemn honor-bound commitments. They took honor and duty seriously. Notice also that no men upon meeting ever shake hands. They bow. I noticed a bit of hand-shakes in the John Adams mini-series. But here in formal England, a man bows to another man or woman upon meeting and upon leaving. Note also the smooth movement of Percy (Anthony Andrews) as he rises from the settee. He has that grace becoming an aristocrat of his age. No lounging on a chair like Thomas Jefferson used to, as those who knew him described, and as shown in the Adams mini-series. Interesting historical details.
That's the mistake so many more recent historical productions make: They don't research carefully the manners, mannerisms, social mores, speech, and other details. Either that or they try to "modernize" to suit the tastes of modern audiences. And yes, I wish it were still typical that when someone gives their word, it's a promise with their honor behind it. But then, a lot of people nowadays have very little concept of personal honor.
The hand-shake was introduced in the Americas - as a way to differentiate themselves from the British Aristocracy when they severed ties with the British Crown.
I don't blame her. Percy had been keeping his distance plus keeping up his very best "Percy the nitwit" act ever since their wedding reception. However, thanks to this scene and then going home to find the note he'd written her, she figured it out right away.
A fine adventure, but Jane and Anthony could have done a version with characters of far greater richness and depth then the adventure format gave them. A loss.
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I have always especially liked this scene because Percy realized how much he had misjudged Marguerite.
Anthony Andrews acts with such wonderful affect! Just look at his face when he answers "tell her I love her" at the end! He's putting on the character of Sir Percy as he says it xD
Jane Seymour is more than a great beauty; she is a marvelous actress. She would not have lasted so long if she were not a superb actress.
God bless Sir Anthony, God bless Sir Ian, God bless Lady(Dame) Jane. Superb production. Thank you all involved in this Mini-Series.
I love the music in this clip! Very dramatic! Jane Seymour and Anthony Andrews look amazing! Ian McKellen actually looks handsome!
+gazebo46 Ian McKellen was an extremely handsome man in his day. Anthony Andrews was too.
Those french horns and the brass....... amazing.
If you can "love" a movie, I do this one.
so do i , my best from when i was young.greetings from Reykjavik Iceland.
My Dad loved this film.
It’s great, but it’s technically a miniseries
This and “Somewhere in Time” two beautiful movies.
And both featuring Jane Seymour....
What a coincidence....
Note the number of times men have promised via the "I give you my word" formula. Armand used it when convincing the Count de Tournay to meet Robespierre. He'll be back that night, you have my word. Now Percy uses it with great effect to Marguerite. Giving one's word in the 18th century was a mark of a culture based on honor. To give one's word was to place your honor on the line. No one gives their word today! It's I'll try, or, let's talk tonight, or whatever. There are no solemn honor-bound commitments. They took honor and duty seriously.
Notice also that no men upon meeting ever shake hands. They bow. I noticed a bit of hand-shakes in the John Adams mini-series. But here in formal England, a man bows to another man or woman upon meeting and upon leaving. Note also the smooth movement of Percy (Anthony Andrews) as he rises from the settee. He has that grace becoming an aristocrat of his age. No lounging on a chair like Thomas Jefferson used to, as those who knew him described, and as shown in the Adams mini-series. Interesting historical details.
That's the mistake so many more recent historical productions make: They don't research carefully the manners, mannerisms, social mores, speech, and other details. Either that or they try to "modernize" to suit the tastes of modern audiences. And yes, I wish it were still typical that when someone gives their word, it's a promise with their honor behind it. But then, a lot of people nowadays have very little concept of personal honor.
The hand-shake was introduced in the Americas - as a way to differentiate themselves from the British Aristocracy when they severed ties with the British Crown.
I feel so bad for Marguerite... she doesn't know her husband is the Scarlet Pimpernel :(
I feel bad for Percy. He was told that his wife was responsible for an entire family being executed, and told on his wedding day.
My mum taped this film off the tv when we were kids. We watched it to death. This and Flash Gordon and Watership Down.
So did I, all the neighbourhood kids came in to watch this, and The Sound of Music. My girls know the words off by heart.
I borrowed it at the public library once, then I loved so much and went back to the library from time to time to borrow it
One more time i couldn't find for some months. After that I decided to buy a vhs tape to copy it so i can watch it whenever i please
Same. Flash and Scarlet. We may as well lived in the same house..
my favorite Bond girl form my favorite Bond film !!!!!
They seek him here, they seek him there, that elusive scarlet pimpernel!!😊😊😊
Thank you.
Sometimes it’s better that wives don’t know your past and if you served in certain military units. Better that they think of you as harmless fops
3:10 the look of love😊
Oh yeah!!! Good
was there relationship so bad that she couldnt tell it was her husband? if i met a relative in a dark room within minutes i would know who it was.
I always thought that
She wouldn't expect her pompous idiot of a husband to be the Scarlet Pimpernel.
You need to watch the movie it is great. And yes their relationship was bad until this moment.
I don't blame her. Percy had been keeping his distance plus keeping up his very best "Percy the nitwit" act ever since their wedding reception. However, thanks to this scene and then going home to find the note he'd written her, she figured it out right away.
Yes it waz
En esa época el prota estaba buenísimo es muy bueno en su papel😘😘😜
I remember watching this. It was fascinating! Is it available on dvd please?
It’s on UA-cam
Thank you.
A woman that contains her curiousity, never I say, never!
Gandalf the black
Hey guys, what's the version with the word "dangerous" not "treacherous" from "the riddle"? Pls guys :))
Eastern western front , i love rack front also
To listen to the classic novel of scarlet pimpernel click here:ua-cam.com/play/PLdAVSyeJZCF-3IzWyEpjM6f1gDgtlP_yu.html
A fine adventure, but Jane and Anthony could have done a version with characters of far greater richness and depth then the adventure format gave them. A loss.
UA-cam lo impone a cada rato. Es ABUSO!
lmfao