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.

Director

Louis J. Gasnier

Written by

Basil Dickey

Studio

The General and Eclectic Film Company

Released

31 March 1914

Genres

Action, Adventure, Drama