The Perils of Pauline (dramatic reading)
Charles Goddard
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
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The Perils of Pauline is one of the first damsel in distress serials. The story is complete with undaunted hero, courageous damsel, unscrupulous villains galore, and other worldly interest. Before getting married, Pauline wants to experience the world and have adventures. When her guardian dies and leaves her an estate in trust of his secretary, adventures suddenly become more hazardous. Pauline charters aeroplanes, meets untrustworthy pirates, braves dangerous China Town, flies in a hot air balloon, adventures in the Wild West, encounters international spies, and escapes many other perils with the aid of her would-be fiancé, Harry, and an Egyptian mummy. (Summary by Carolyn Frances)
Cast of characters :
- Pauline Marvin, our heroine (chapters 01-07)
read by Ancilla and (chapters 08-24) read by Karen Commins
- Harry Marvin, would be fiancé (chapters 01-13, 15-24) read by Don Bott
- Raymond Owen, shifty trustee of the estate
(chapters 01-13, 16-21, 23, 24, 25) read by Tom Powers
- Montgomery “Mug” Hicks, rough character & villian
(chapters 01-07, 10-13, 15) read by peac
- Stanford Marvin, beloved father and guardian
(chapters 1, 2) read by Tommy Hersant
- Nelson Cromwell Boyd, "pirate"(chp 05-07) read by Tommy Hersant
- Signor Baskinelli (aka Monsieur Picquot) (chp 8) read by Tom Clifton
- Mary Haines, Montana woman (chapters 13-15) read by TriciaG
- Hal Haines, Montana rancher (chp 13, 14) read by Tommy Hersant
- Indian Interpretor (chapter 15) read by Ken Felt>
- Michel Mario (aka Balthazar) (chapters 18-20) read by MGVestal
- Ben Summers (chapter 13) read by Mark F. Smith
- Mlle. de Longeon, a spy (chapters 20, 21) read by TriciaG
- Louis Wrentz (chapters 23, 24) read by TriciaG
- Lucille Hamlin, Pauline's best friend (chp 14) read by Anna Roberts
- Bassett (chapter 12) read by Tom Clifton
- Curt Sikes (chapter 14) read by Tom Clifton
- Rupert Wallace (chapters 19, 20) read by Tom Clifton
- Carrie (chapter 20) read by TriciaG
- Catin (chapters 21, 22) read by Ric F
- Diplomat, part of a spy ring (chapters 21, 22) read by Tommy Hersant
- Blount, peace officer (chapter 24) read by Tom Clifton
- Burgess, peace officer (chapter 24) read by Tommy Hersant
- Farmer (chapters 11, 12) read by TriciaG
- Jenkins (chapters 01, 08) read by David Lawrence
- Gardner (chapter 01) read by Matt L Speer
- Dr. Stevens (chapters 01, 02) read by MGVestal
- Mr. Wilmerding (chapter 2) read by TriciaG
- The Great Pegoud (chapter 03) read by David Lawrence
- Harvey Schieffelin (chapter 05) read by David Lawrence
- Junk shop owner (chapter 05) read by William Haseltine
- Stoker on ship (chapter 06) read by David Lawrence
- Margaret, Pauline's maid (chapters 08, 20) read by Rissa Byrne
- Mrs. Courtelyou (chapter 08) read by TriciaG
- Man at party (chapters 03, 07 & 14) read by Jody Bly
- Chinaman (chapters 09) read by MGVestal
- Chinese Priest (chapter 09) read by TriciaG
- Eddie Kaboff (chapter 10) read by Tommy Hersant
- Signor Panatella (chapter 10) read by Jody Bly
- Newspaper Editor (chapter 12) read by Patricia Frahm
- James (chapter 12) read by David Lawrence
- Nurse (chapter 13) read by TriciaG
- Poker Player 1 (chapters 09, 11 & 16) read by Miriam Esther Goldman
- Poker Player 2 (chapter 13) read by MGVestal
- Tom Patten (chapters 09, 13 & 14) read by Algy Pug
- Sheriff Hill (chapter 14) read by Ric F
- Cowboy (chapter 09) read by Tom Crawford
- Man in the crowd (chapter 14) read by Jody Bly
- Big Smoke (chapter 14) read by Phil Chenevert
- Chief Red Snake (chapter 15) read by Ken Felt
- Sophie McAllan (chapter 16) read by Rissa Byrne
- Owen’s Driver (chapter 16) read by David Lawrence
- Simon (chapter 16) read by Ric F
- Garcia (chapter 16) read by Tommy Hersant
- Farrell (chapter 16, 17) read by Tom Powers
- Bemis (chapters 16, 20) read by Phil Chenevert
- Telegraph Operator (chapter 17) read by David Lawrence
- Chauncey Hamlin (chapter 18) read by Algy Pug
- Michael Caliban (chapter 18) read by Ric F
- Auctioneer (chapter 18) read by Tommy Hersant
- Doctor (chapter 18) read by nkav
- Mechanic (chapter 20) read by Miriam Esther Goldman
- Counterfeiter (chapter 20) read by Tom Clifton
- Richard Gorman (chapter 20) read by Tommy Hersant
- Observer 1 (chapter 22) read by Ken Felt
- Observer 2 (chapters 17, 18 & 21) read by Cortney Matz
- Second Officer (chapter 22) read by Miriam Esther Goldman
- Shipman Grimes (chapter 22) read by Algy Pug
- Boatman (chapter 22) read by Jody Bly
- Chief Officer (chapter 22) read by Ken Felt
- Hotel Clerk (chapters 23, 24) read by turtle91676
- Taxicab Manager (chapter 23) read by Tommy Hersant
- Taxi Driver (chapter 23) read by Ken Felt
- Old Man (chapter 23) read by TriciaG
- Henchman 1 (chapter 24 read by MGVestal
- Rocco (chapter 24) read by Phil Chenevert
- Porter (chapter 24) read by Miriam Esther Goldman
- Oldest Henchman (chapter 24) read by Ric F
- Circus Man 1 & 2 (chapter 24) read by Ken Felt
- Woman on train (chapter 18) read by Rissa Byrne
Audio edited by David Lawrence (9 hr 5 min)
Chapters
Cast Introduction | 4:10 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 1 - The Breath of Dead Centuries | 28:34 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 2 - The Will | 25:34 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 3 - Pauline Takes the First Trick | 20:50 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 4 - Owen Wins the First Game | 23:04 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 5 - The Pirate and Pauline | 27:43 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 6 - The Treasure Hunters | 19:15 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 7 - A Flirty Buccaneer | 34:50 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 8 - The Courtelyou Reception | 24:50 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 9 - Baskinelli's Quarry | 25:42 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 10 - Kaboff's Wild Horse | 23:04 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 11 - From Cloud To Cliff | 23:55 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 12 - The Old Grigsby House Pays Penance | 22:42 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 13 - Double Cross Ranch | 24:27 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 14 - The Great White Queen | 23:08 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 15 - The Death Stone | 28:33 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 16 - Sophie McAllan's Wedding | 20:29 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 17 - Palmer Comes Back | 20:28 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 18 - A Hot Young Comet | 13:00 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 19 - Owen Offers A Reward | 15:32 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 20 - Cyrus Makes A Reputation | 16:14 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 21 - The Guest Of Honor | 17:10 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 22 - Submarine B-2 | 17:01 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 23 - A Paper Chase | 15:19 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Chapter 24 - The Mummy's Last Warning | 30:01 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Reviews
A little simple but entertaining
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Seven Archers
The story was simple but surprisingly fun and entertaining most of the readers did a great job with their characters.
meh
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Becky
parts of the story are fun
Great Adventures!
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Neko
A great adventure story. All of the readers (except TriciaG) did a fine job with their narration. The story itself is also well written. If you like fast paced, non-stop adventures, this is the story for you.