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The Perils of Pauline

1947·Movie
1h 36min·NR
58
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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Show business and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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The Untold Story of the Life and Loves of the First Great Thrill Star of the Screen!

Funloving Pearl White, working in a garment sweatshop, gets her big chance when she "opens" for a delayed Shakespeare play...with a comic vaudeville performance. Her brief stage career leads her into those "horrible" moving pictures, where she comes to love the chaotic world of silent movies, becoming queen of the serials. But the consequences of movie stardom may be more than her leading man can take
Silent Film EraShowbiz NostalgiaSerial QueenRomantic ComedyPhysical HumorFast-Paced PlotHomage to Early CinemaLighthearted Entertainment

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Where can I stream The Perils of Pauline legally?

The Perils of Pauline is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Perils of Pauline worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Perils of Pauline rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Perils of Pauline?

1 h 36 min

The Perils of Pauline runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is The Perils of Pauline in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Perils of Pauline?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Perils of Pauline in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Perils of Pauline use?

Kissing CousinsMilking the Giant CowIncredibly Obvious BombFilm SerialThrill SeekerAdaptation Name ChangeBond Villain StupidityHigh-Class GlassIndy EscapeIdiot BallOut of the Frying PanRe-Cutand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for The Perils of Pauline, including Kissing Cousins, Milking the Giant Cow, Incredibly Obvious Bomb.