The Perils of Pauline

1947, Comedy/Musical, 1h 36m

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Movie Info

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.

Genre:

Comedy, Musical
Original Language:

English
Director:

George Marshall
Producer:

Sol C. Siegel
Release Date (Theaters):

Jul 4, 1947 original
Release Date (Streaming):

Feb 15, 2000
Runtime:

1h 36m
Distributor:

Paramount Pictures

Cast & Crew

Betty Hutton
Pearl White

John Lund
Michael Farrington

Billy De Wolfe
Mr. Timmy Timmons

William Demarest
George "Mac" McGuire

Constance Collier
Julia Gibbs

Frank Faylen
Mr. Joe Gurt

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Jun 16, 2019

Hollywood uses the fame of silent film star Pearl White as an attraction, and a starting point, in this musical Betty Hutton feature. It's tailored specifically to Ms. Hutton's talents and that it does very well. Those looking for a documentary about the life of Pearl White should look elsewhere, but the work does convey something of what the early days of the silents may have been like. Charles Demerest is excellent as a cliché Hollywood producer.

Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
Mar 18, 2008

Not really a bio of Pearl White, but a perfect vehicle for Betty's unique talents. She's bursting with energy as usual but not quite to the obnoxious degree she could sometimes attain.

jay n Super Reviewer