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The Perils of Pauline

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Pearl White (Betty Hutton), a beautiful but talentless sweatshop girl, wins a spot in a theater company run by Michael Farrington (John Lund), with whom she becomes involved. But after a dispute with Mike, Pearl quits, hoping to try her luck in movies. When a film director humiliates her best friend, however, Pearl wreaks havoc all over the studio lot. Surprisingly, Pearl's rampage earns her the lead in an upcoming silent action movie. Soon, Pearl is on a collision course with fame.

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Moira Walsh America Magazine 07/15/2021
It should have a nostalgic appeal for some audiences, an instructive one for others and a hilariously comic one for all. Go to Full Review Jack Moffitt Esquire Magazine 10/07/2020
The picture is a triller as well as a thriller, with a bang-up score written by Frank "Praise The Lord and Pass the Ammunition" Loesser. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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02/12/2019 Excellent movie that grabs and keeps your attention. Betty Hutton is perfectly cast and has the voice of an angel in this one. John Lund is good as the proud early twentieth century boyfriend, and the Hollywood ending does not detract from the plot. An A+ movie. See more 02/20/2017 Hutton is the reason 2 check out this musical bio-pic-of sorts See more 12/11/2015 Paramount's fantasy retelling of the "life" of silent screen star Pearl White was one of Hutton's best films; amusing and fast-moving with a Frank Loesser score that includes "Papa Don't Preach to Me" and the Oscar-nominated "I Wish I Didn't Love You So." See more 12/29/2013 Watch Betty "Rumble, Rumble, Rumble"...--A sparkling Betty Hutton and supporting cast in a very entertaining movie!! See more 09/14/2013 A film that is somewhat based in the true story of actress Pearl White who became queen of the movie serial. In this adaption Pearl White is played to a physical perfection by Betty Hutton, this film is a musical as well but it's Pearl White's story that is the most captivating. The actress was so incredible physically & although this is very Hollywood Re-telling it does highlight keys parts of her career. Sadly only 9 of the 20 serial episodes have survived from the original 1914 series. A fun colour film that is easy watching & flows fast & simply a bit of fun. See more 05/21/2011 What a remarkably entertaining little film loosely based on the life of silent screen star Pearl White. Betty Hutton gives a lively, sympathetic performance. John Lund is the aloof unemotional object of Pearl's affections. Frank Loesser's score is beautiful. Especially the movie's theme song 'I Wish I Didn't Love You So' which Betty performs so tenderly. This movie deserves mention as a classic. If you get a chance have a look at it. It is fast paced but there time in places for a little fun and sentiment. See more Read all reviews
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George Marshall

Director

Betty Hutton

Pearl White

John Lund

Michael Farrington

Billy De Wolfe

Mr. Timmy Timmons

William Demarest

George "Mac" McGuire

Constance Collier

Julia Gibbs
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Synopsis Pearl White (Betty Hutton), a beautiful but talentless sweatshop girl, wins a spot in a theater company run by Michael Farrington (John Lund), with whom she becomes involved. But after a dispute with Mike, Pearl quits, hoping to try her luck in movies. When a film director humiliates her best friend, however, Pearl wreaks havoc all over the studio lot. Surprisingly, Pearl's rampage earns her the lead in an upcoming silent action movie. Soon, Pearl is on a collision course with fame.
Director
George Marshall
Producer
Sol C. Siegel
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures
Genre
Musical, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 4, 1947, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 2, 2016
Runtime
1h 36m