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The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel S1E14 — The Imaginary Invalids

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The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel•Season 1•Episode 14

The Imaginary Invalids

7.0/10 · 16 votesJan 10, 195625 min

Ranked #16 of 18 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg

Sir Percy discovers that Chauvelin is blackmailing the banker Rothstein by holding his daughter, Rachelle, captive. Rothstein is ill with worry, Chauvelin is ill with gout, Rothstein's daughter is also ill. Sir Percy disguised as Chauvelin's doctor effects her rescue.

Directed byDavid MacDonald

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Season 1 Episodes18

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Cast1

Marius Goring

Marius Goring

Sir Percy Blakeney / The Scarlet Pimpernel

Crew11

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David MacDonald

Director

D

David MacDonald

Producer

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Fraser Foulsham

Production Manager

Dennis Vance

Dennis Vance

Producer

Marius Goring

Marius Goring

Producer

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Duncan Sutherland

Art Direction

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Ann Chegwidden

Editor

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John Moore

Screenplay

L

Lionel Banes

Director of Photography

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Sidney Torch

Original Music Composer

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Edwin Astley

Music Director

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Episode Summary

"The Imaginary Invalids" is episode 14 of The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel season 1. It scored 7.0/10 from 16 votes, ranking #16 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by David MacDonald, it aired on January 10, 1956.

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