
The Perils of Pauline
Directed by Donald MacKenzie, Louis J. Gasnier
Produced by The General and Eclectic Film Company
A pioneering silent serial that combines melodramatic peril with an unusually resourceful heroine, driven by episodic thrills and period charm.
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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Questions people ask
Is The Perils of Pauline sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Does The Perils of Pauline end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
Is The Perils of Pauline easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Perils of Pauline violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Perils of Pauline scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The Perils of Pauline
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Perils of Pauline
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Perils of Pauline, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Perils of Pauline, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Perils of Pauline, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































