The Perils of Pauline

Mar 23 1914 Passed 3h 19m
Action, Adventure, Drama

The Perils of Pauline is a motion picture serial shown in weekly installments featuring the actress Pearl White playing the title character. Pauline has often been cited as a famous example of a damsel-in-distress, although viewers will find her character more resourceful and less helpless than the classic 'damsel' stereotype. Nine episodes (from a condensed 1916 re-release) survive to this day.

Plot

Young Pauline is left a lot of money when her wealthy uncle dies. However, her uncle's secretary has been named as her guardian until she marries, at which time she will officially take possession of her inheritance. Meanwhile, her "guardian" and his confederates constantly come up with schemes to get rid of Pauline so that he can get his hands on the money himself.

Written by

Charles W. Goddard, Basil Dickey, George B. Seitz

Directed by

Louis J. Gasnier, Donald MacKenzie

Cast

Pearl White, Crane Wilbur, Paul Panzer

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

The General and Eclectic Film Company

Languages

No Language

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
1,112
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA