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The Perils of Pauline (1914) [N/A]

Featuring:
Pearl White, Crane Wilbur, Paul Panzer

Written by:
Charles W. Goddard
Basil Dickey
George B. Seitz

Directed by:
Louis J. Gasnier, Donald MacKenzie


Release Date:
March 31, 1914

Original Title:
The Perils of Pauline

Alternate Titles:
Les Périls de Pauline

Genres:
Action | Adventure | Drama

Production Companies:
The General and Eclectic Film Company

Production Countries:
United States of America

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 410

Overview from TheMovieDB

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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Overview from Open Movies

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.

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Rankings and Honors

The Perils of Pauline (1914) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 6.4/10
Awards Won: 1 win

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Production

Director:
Louis J. Gasnier
Donald MacKenzie

Director of Photography:
Arthur C. Miller

Novel:
Charles W. Goddard

Writer:
Basil Dickey
George B. Seitz

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