Pearl Harper — The Night of the Hunter Character Profile

About Pearl Harper

The younger daughter of Ben Harper who swore an oath to hide her father's stolen money. The funds are concealed within her doll, making her the primary target of Harry Powell's obsession. She flees with her brother to find safety and ultimately joins Rachel Cooper's sanctuary.

Character Facts

Played by

Sally Jane Bruce

Appears in

The Night of the Hunter (1955)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Pearl Harper — Family Siblings — John Harper (Billy Chapin)
• Pearl Harper — Conflict Threatener — Preacher Harry Powell (Robert Mitchum)

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More characters from The Night of the Hunter

• Preacher Harry Powell (Robert Mitchum)
• Willa Harper (Shelley Winters)
• Rachel Cooper (Lillian Gish)
• John Harper (Billy Chapin)
• Ruby (Gloria Castillo)
• Uncle Birdie Steptoe (James Gleason)
• Bart (Paul Bryar)
• Mary (Cheryl Callaway)
• Sheriff (Roy Engel)
• Bart's Wife (Frances Morris)
• Ruby's Boyfriend (Michael Chapin)
• Miz Cunningham (Kay Lavelle)