The Perils of Pauline (1914)
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.
Director: Louis J. Gasnier, Donald MacKenzie
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 410 min
Release Date: March 31, 1914
Cast
- Pearl White - Pauline Marvin
- Crane Wilbur - Harry Marvin
- Paul Panzer - Raymond Owen / Koerner
- Edward José - Sanford Marvin
- Donald MacKenzie - Blinky Bill
- Francis Carlyle - Hicks
- Eleanor Woodruff - Lucille Sampson
- Jack Standing - Ensign Summers
- Clifford Bruce - Gypsy Leader
- Chief Thunderbird
Screenplay
Cinematography: Arthur C. Miller
Production: The General and Eclectic Film Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film, movie serial, damsel in distress, woman in peril, partially lost film
More Films by Director: Louis J. Gasnier, Donald MacKenzie
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Perils of Pauline stars Pearl White, Crane Wilbur, Paul Panzer, Edward José, Donald MacKenzie, Francis Carlyle.
- How long is The Perils of Pauline?
- The Perils of Pauline has a runtime of 6h 50m (410 minutes).
- What genre is The Perils of Pauline?
- The Perils of Pauline is a Action, Adventure, Drama film.
- Where was The Perils of Pauline produced?
- The Perils of Pauline was produced in United States of America.