The Perils of Pauline
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis J. Gasnier, Donald MacKenzie
- Screenplay & Story
- Basil Dickey, George B. Seitz, Charles W. Goddard
- Original Title
- The Perils of Pauline
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 6h 50m
- Production Studios
- The General and Eclectic Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis J. Gasnier, Donald MacKenzie
Basil Dickey, George B. Seitz, Charles W. Goddard
Arthur C. Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Louis J. Gasnier
Director
Basil Dickey
Writer
George B. Seitz
Writer
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Donald MacKenzie
Director
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What is The Perils of Pauline about?
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.
Who directed The Perils of Pauline?
The Perils of Pauline was directed by Louis J. Gasnier, Donald MacKenzie.
Who stars in The Perils of Pauline?
The principal cast of The Perils of Pauline includes Pearl White, Crane Wilbur, Paul Panzer, Edward José, Donald MacKenzie.
When was The Perils of Pauline released and how long is it?
The Perils of Pauline was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 6h 50m.
Is The Perils of Pauline based on a book or true story?
The Perils of Pauline is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles W. Goddard".