The PERILS of Pauline is a 1914 silent film directed by Louis J. Gasnier and starring Pearl White as the titular character. The film follows the adventures of Pauline, a young woman who is constantly in danger and must be rescued by her boyfriend. The PERILS of Pauline was one of the first films to feature a serialized story, with each episode ending in a cliffhanger. It was a major success and helped to popularize the genre of serial films.