Paula (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1952, Paula is a drama film directed by Rudolph Maté, running about 80 minutes. “If you were Paula would you have stopped?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman, distraught because of her recent miscarriage, accidentally injures a child in a hit-and-run accident, but she keeps the incident a secret. Overcome with guilt and remorse, she seeks out the child in the hospital and attempts to help him regain his speech, even though, if successful, it might mean he will implicate her for the crime.
Who’s in it. Paula stars Loretta Young as Paula Rogers, Kent Smith as John Rogers, Alexander Knox as Dr. Clifford Frazer and Tommy Rettig as David Larson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Paula has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paula page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paula tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paula (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Paula change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Paula worth watching?
- Paula holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paula?
- Paula stars Loretta Young, Kent Smith, Alexander Knox, Tommy Rettig and Otto Hulett.
- When was Paula released?
- Paula was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.