Paula (1952): Cast & Plot
Paula is a 1952 drama directed by Rudolph Maté, starring Loretta Young as Paula Rogers, Kent Smith and Ann Doran. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Rudolph Maté
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Paula About?
The premise of Paula without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Paula, still haunted by a recent miscarriage, is involved in a hit‑and‑run that strikes a young boy. She keeps the crash hidden, but overwhelming guilt drives her to the hospital where the child is treated. Determined to help him regain his speech, she quietly aids his recovery, even though success could give him the memory to identify her and expose the secret.
Paula Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- character name as title
- forename as title
- miscarriage
- female protagonist
- deafness
- death of unborn child
- infertility
- adoption
Paula Cast & Characters
Loretta Young leads the cast as Paula Rogers, with Kent Smith as John Rogers and Ann Doran as Mrs. Smith. Directed by Rudolph Maté; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rudolph Maté
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Loretta Young as Paula Rogers - Kent Smith as John Rogers
- Ann Doran as Mrs. Smith
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Alexander Knox as Dr. Clifford Frazer
Also Starring in Paula
· 7 more- Tommy Rettig David Larson
- Kenner G. Kemp Party Guest
- Will Wright Raymond Bascom
- Gertrude Astor Mrs. Brown (uncredited)
- William Schallert Reporter
- Raymond Greenleaf Russell
- Otto Hulett Lt. Dargen
More from Rudolph Maté
More films directed by Rudolph Maté: Aliki My Love, Seven Seas to Calais, The 300 Spartans and The Barbarians.
Paula Plot Summary
What happens in Paula from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Distraught after her second miscarriage, and learning definitively she could never have children, Paula Rogers, [Loretta Young], while driving at night, accidentally injures a child. Confused, and also expected to attend a function that honors her husband, John Rogers, [Kent Smith], Paula tries to follow the child to the hospital, but the farmer who witnesses the accident believes Paula to be drunk, so he takes the child in his truck and drives away before Paula can get into her car. She tries to follow but is too far away and gets stuck at a train crossing, losing sight of the farmer’s truck. She attempts to tell her husband about the incident, but has trouble finding the right time.
Full summary
The whole story of Paula, scene by scene
Paula Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Paula.
How Well Do You Know Paula?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who plays the lead role of Paula Rogers?
Cars in Paula
13 cars on screen, including the 1951 Ford Custom and the 1948 Ford F-Series.
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1951 Ford Custom Main role -
1948 Ford F-Series Important role -
1950 Chevrolet Minor role -
1946 Chevrolet Fleetline Sportmaster Minor role
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Paula FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Paula, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Paula?
Paula runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Paula released?
Paula was released on May 15, 1952.
Who directed Paula?
Paula was directed by Rudolph Maté.
More films by Rudolph Maté Who is in the cast of Paula?
Paula stars Loretta Young as Paula Rogers, Kent Smith as John Rogers and Ann Doran as Mrs. Smith, among 11 credited actors.
Does Paula have a post-credit scene?
No. Paula has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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