Paula
“If you were Paula would you have stopped?”
Synopsis
A woman, distraught because of her recent miscarriage, accidentally injures a child in a hit-and-run accident, but she keeps the incident a secret. Overcome with guilt and remorse, she seeks out the child in the hospital and attempts to help him regain his speech, even though, if successful, it might mean he will implicate her for the crime.
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PAULA (1952) Theatrical Trailer - Loretta Young, Kent Smith, Alexander Knox
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolph Maté
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence B. Marcus, James Poe, William Sackheim
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- Paula
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolph Maté
Lawrence B. Marcus, James Poe, William Sackheim
George Duning
Charles Lawton Jr.
Viola Lawrence
Buddy Adler
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolph Maté
Director
Buddy Adler
Producer
Jean Louis
Costume Design
James Poe
Writer
William Sackheim
Writer
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Viola Lawrence
Editor
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
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 Paula
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What is Paula about?
A woman, distraught because of her recent miscarriage, accidentally injures a child in a hit-and-run accident, but she keeps the incident a secret. Overcome with guilt and remorse, she seeks out the child in the hospital and attempts to help him regain his speech, even though, if successful, it might mean he will implicate her for the crime.
Who directed Paula?
Paula was directed by Rudolph Maté.
Who stars in Paula?
The principal cast of Paula includes Loretta Young, Kent Smith, Alexander Knox, Tommy Rettig, Otto Hulett.
When was Paula released and how long is it?
Paula was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Paula?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paula was composed by George Duning.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paula?
Paula holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).