Movie Description

The Perils of Pauline

(1914)

Overview

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.

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Facts

Original TitleThe Perils of Pauline

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1914-03-31

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 06h 50m

Production CompaniesThe General and Eclectic Film Company

Genres

  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Drama