cast despite his objection. Goldwyn forced numerous additions and changes to the film but when Powell delivered the final cut, Goldwyn refused to make the final payment, which caused Korda to sue him. The film was shot in 1949 at various British film studios in Boreham Wood, Elstree and Shepperton, Surrey. Location shooting took place in Bath, Dover, in Savernake Forest, on the Marlborough Downs, and in the stables of Carlton House Terrace, St. James's, London. In France, filming took place in the chateaux of the Loire Valley and on Mont Saint-Michel. The Elusive Pimpernel was released in the UK in 1950, but because of the falling out between Korda and Goldwyn, did not gain an American distributor until July 1953 when Carroll Pictures acquired the rights. The film then premiered in New York City on 17 April 1954. Niven's unhappiness at being forced to make the film later led to him severing his contract with Samuel Goldwyn. References Notes Bibliography Christie, Ian. Arrows of Desire: the films of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. London: Faber & Faber, 1994. . 163pp (illus. filmog. bibliog. index) Orczy, Baroness. The Scarlet Pimpernel. London: Hutchinson & Co, 1905. Orczy, Baroness. The Elusive Pimpernel. London: Hutchinson & Co, 1908. Powell, Michael. A Life in Movies: An Autobiography. London: Heinemann, 1986. . Powell, Michael. Million Dollar Movie. London: Heinemann, 1992. . External links The Elusive Pimpernel reviews and articles at the Powell & Pressburger Pages . Full synopsis and film stills (and clips viewable from UK libraries). 1950 films 1950s historical adventure films British historical adventure films Cultural depictions of George IV 1950s English-language films Films by Powell and Pressburger Scarlet Pimpernel films Napoleonic Wars films Films based on works by Emma Orczy Films set in London Films shot at British National Studios 1950s British films