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The third of four films bearing the title of the perils of pauline, this musical biopic. Cast pearl white as pauline crane wilbur as harry marvin paul panzer as koerner raymond owen edward jose as sanford marvin francis carlyle as owens henchman, hicks clifford bruce as gypsy leader donald mackenzie as blinky bill jack standing as lieutenant summers eleanor woodruff as lucille. The perils of pauline 1914 serial wikimili, the free. The perils of pauline is a must see for classic film fans. The perils of pauline made white an international movie star whose fame. Gasnier, donald mackenzie eclectic film companypathe freres usa division. Skip to main content this banner text can have markup. Released in 1914, at a time when the movie going audience was primarily women, perils catered to this audience by reflecting the then growing social construct of the new woman. Polly burson and the perils of pauline brothers ink productions. The perils of pauline is a 1914 american melodrama film serial shown in weekly installments. The perils of pauline is a 1914 american film serial featuring pearl white as the title character. The perils of pauline is a 1947 american technicolor film directed by george marshall and.

Pauline has often been remembered as a famous example of a damsel in distress, although contemporaneous reception and some analyses hold that her character was more resourceful and less helpless than the classic damsel stereotype, 1 and she was a. Paul panzer, who played the villain in the 1914 film the perils of pauline, has a very small part in this film, as do silentcomedy veterans chester. Hired by the american branch of the french pathe freres company in. Its done very well but without a strong plot to hang it on, they are just window dressing. The perils of pauline is a 1914 american melodrama film serial shown in weekly installments, featuring pearl white as the title character. Originally a 20episode serial, the perils of pauline premiered march 23, 1914 at loews broadway theatre in new york city. Pearl white performed most of her own stunts for the serial, but also was stunt doubled by a man. Griffith, motion picture poster showing soldier holding whip over woman laying across basket of. I can only hope that these films, if seen by more viewers, especially women, will inspire writers in some way to. Perils of pauline perils of pauline motion picture. However, her uncles secretary has been named as her guardian until she marries, at which time she will officially take possession of her inheritance. Pauline, however, having perfect confidence in owen, defends him and the two lovers have a serious quarrel, which results in pauline refusing harry to accompany her.

The perils of pauline 1914, pathes silent film episodic serial, is considered the most. The perils of pauline premiered march 23, 1914 at loews broadway theatre in new york city. Panzer, who played the sneering villain in the original 1914 perils of pauline. They are fun, innocent, and entertaining given the time period they were made in. Paul panzer, who played the villain in the 1914 film the perils of pauline, has a very small part in this film, as do silentcomedy veterans chester conklin, hank mann, snub pollard, and james finlayson. With lillian gish, dorothy gish, adolph lestina, josephine crowell. It was advertised by the tagline and a large promotional advertising campaign. Learning from summers that his torpedo is to be completed in two days time, she slyly writes a note containing the information and. With pearl white, crane wilbur, paul panzer, edward jose. Pearl white, crane wilbur, paul panzer directed by louis j. Coproduced by newspaper magnate william randolph hearst, the series sought to replicate the success of. Media in category the perils of pauline 1914 serial. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. The perils of pauline 1914, pathes silent film episodic serial, is considered the most famous suspense serial in cinema history.

Paul panzer and pearl white in the perils of pauline 1914 paul panzer in the perils. Meanwhile, her guardian and his confederates constantly come up with. I can only hope that these films, if seen by more viewers, especially women, will inspire writers in some way to write strong, adventurous female characters. These were typically released to news outlets in order to promote a movie. The perils of pauline 1914 serial wikimedia commons. One of the most well known serial films ever, the perils of pauline is an interesting look into early film. In 1914 she starred in a 20episode serial for the american branch of the.