The Perils of Pauline (1967 film)
The Perils of Pauline is a 1967 American comedy film based on the movie serial of the same name.
The film opens on a cold winters night at a foundling home. A young boy walks out to take in milk bottles, when he sees a baby in a basket on the ground. The babys name is Pauline, and the boy whose name is later revealed to be George promises to protect her no matter what. Soon, it is time for Pauline to get adopted. George tries numerous attempts to prevent that from happening as she gets older. His last stunt however makes Pauline suitable for her new parents. Mrs. Carruthers, the owner of the foundling home played by Doris Packer, and George now played by Pat Boone transport Pauline to her new home. Her new parents tell their son to get Paulines bags. At the same time, Pauline remembers her toothbrush and goes back to the car to retrieve it. George seizes the opportunity to prevent Pauline from living with her new family, and pulls the hand brake on the car. It races away, and everyone begins to chase after it. The opening credits are displayed as the car careens down the street and into a poultry farm. All seems well until the car reaches a train crossing. Pauline and her brother to be arent hurt, but her parents to be do not want her anymore. Mrs. Carruthers finds out that George pulled the hand brake, and sends him packing. Later that night as George is about to leave, Pauline wants to come with him. He objects, and says that when he makes his fortune, he will come back for her. Pauline promises to wait.Seven years later, Pauline finds work as a teacher for a young African prince, Benji played by Rick Natoli. However, Benji sees Pauline as being engaged to him. She disregards his advances, and a chase ensues, ultimately leading Pauline to dangle precariously over a pool of sharks. While this is happening, we see George go back to the foundling home, only to see it getting demolished. Mrs. Carruthers is glad to see George again, and is surprised to learn that his affection for Pauline was genuine. George then goes to Prince Benjis palace to find Pauline. Back
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