The Perils of Pauline
“The Untold Story of the Life and Loves of the First Great Thrill Star of the Screen!”
Synopsis
Funloving Pearl White, working in a garment sweatshop, gets her big chance when she "opens" for a delayed Shakespeare play...with a comic vaudeville performance. Her brief stage career leads her into those "horrible" moving pictures, where she comes to love the chaotic world of silent movies, becoming queen of the serials. But the consequences of movie stardom may be more than her leading man can take
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"The Perils Of Pauline" Trailer (1947)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-01
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Betty Hutton
Pearl White
John Lund
Michael Farrington
Billy De Wolfe
Mr. Timmy Timmons
William Demarest
George 'Mac' McGuire
Constance Collier
Julia Gibbs
Frank Faylen
Mr. Joe Gurt
William Farnum
Western Saloon Set Hero
Chester Conklin
Comic Chef
Paul Panzer
Drawing Room Gent
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Western Saloon Set Propman
James Finlayson
Comic Chef
Creighton Hale
Marcelled Leading Man
Hank Mann
Comic Chef
Francis McDonald
Western Saloon Set Heavy
Bert Roach
Western Saloon Set Bartender
Heinie Conklin
Studio Cop
Florence Allen
Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
Chester Clute
Willie Millick (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 4, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- P.J. Wolfson, Frank Butler
- Original Score
- Robert Emmett Dolan
- Original Title
- The Perils of Pauline
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
P.J. Wolfson, Frank Butler
Robert Emmett Dolan
Ray Rennahan
Arthur P. Schmidt
Sol C. Siegel
Department Leadership Roster
P.J. Wolfson
Screenplay
Frank Butler
Screenplay
George Marshall
Director
Waldo Angelo
Costume Design
Ray Rennahan
Director of Photography
Arthur P. Schmidt
Editor
Robert Emmett Dolan
Original Music Composer
Sol C. Siegel
Producer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Perils of Pauline
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What is The Perils of Pauline about?
Funloving Pearl White, working in a garment sweatshop, gets her big chance when she "opens" for a delayed Shakespeare play...with a comic vaudeville performance. Her brief stage career leads her into those "horrible" moving pictures, where she comes to love the chaotic world of silent movies, becoming queen of the serials. But the consequences of movie stardom may be more than her leading man can take
Who directed The Perils of Pauline?
The Perils of Pauline was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in The Perils of Pauline?
The principal cast of The Perils of Pauline includes Betty Hutton, John Lund, Billy De Wolfe, William Demarest, Constance Collier.
When was The Perils of Pauline released and how long is it?
The Perils of Pauline was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Perils of Pauline?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Perils of Pauline was composed by Robert Emmett Dolan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Perils of Pauline?
The Perils of Pauline holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).