Superhero But Make It 18th Century
In today's episode, Mazal and Fayge discuss one of Fayge's favorite authors, Baroness Emma Orczy. Orczy is best known for writing the Scarlet Pimpernel series.
Was the Scarlet Pimpernel the world's first modern superhero? Was Marguerite actually the cleverest woman in Europe? Can you still access the treasure trove of early 2000s Scarlet Pimpernel online fan culture?
Which Scarlet Pimpernel Character Are You?
Further reading and resources:
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy on Internet Archive
All of Baroness Orczy's Works on Internet Archive
The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982) (Also, for the moment, here)
The Scarlet Pimpernel Original Broadway Cast Recording
Embedded Audio Clips in Order:
The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh Opening Song
Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog - Bad Horse Chorus
Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog - A Man's Gotta Do
Hungarian Dance No. 5 in G minor - Johannes Brahms
Overture to Candide - Leonard Berstein
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 - Franz Liszt
Theme from "The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1982)
Anthony Andrews as Sir Percy From "The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1982)
The Scarlet Pimpernel Original Broadway Cast - Falcon in the Dive
The Scarlet Pimpernel Original Broadway Cast - Overture
Leslie Howard as Sir Percy From "The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1934)
Anthony Andrews as Sir Percy From "The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1982)
Sir. Ian McKellen as Chauvelin From "The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1982)
The Scarlet Pimpernel Original Broadway Cast - Into The Fire
The Scarlet Pimpernel Original Broadway Cast - The Creation of Man
Leslie Howard as Sir Percy From "The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1934)
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Thank you to April Keez for the use of the songs "Misfit" and "Grow Up" from the Album Mountainview. Find her album on Bandcamp.
Audio drop from The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982)
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