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The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel S1E2 — Sir Percy's Wager

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The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel•Season 1•Episode 2

Sir Percy's Wager

7.1/10 · 13 votesOct 5, 195525 min

Ranked #14 of 18 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

Outwardly foppish and simple and always ready to make a wager Sir Percy bets with Countess la Valliere, Chauvelin's agent at court, that the Pimpernel can rescue Lady Caroline Wells. However, betting on the outcome of the Pimpernel's latest escapade could be dangerous - and

Directed byDennis Vance

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Marius Goring

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Sir Percy Blakeney / The Scarlet Pimpernel

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Dennis Vance

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Director

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Ralph Gilbert Bettison

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Joel Murcott

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John Bath

Music Director

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Fraser Foulsham

Production Manager

Dennis Vance

Dennis Vance

Producer

Marius Goring

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Duncan Sutherland

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Ann Chegwidden

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Lionel Banes

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Sir Percy's Wager" is episode 2 of The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 13 votes, ranking #14 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Dennis Vance, it aired on October 5, 1955.

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