The Awakening (1909)
A confirmed bachelor learns that he will inherit his late uncle's fortune only if he marries, which he does reluctantly. Shortly afterward he returns to his bachelor lifestyle but realizes he can't get his wife's face out of his thoughts.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: September 29, 1909
Cast
- Arthur V. Johnson - The Major
- Clara T. Bracy - The Widow
- Mary Pickford - The Widow's Daughter
- Anthony O'Sullivan - The Lawyer
- Kate Bruce - A Nun
- Owen Moore - The Major's Friend
- George Nichols - A Priest
- Mack Sennett - The Butler
Screenplay
- Mary Pickford (Screenplay)
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Awakening about?
- A confirmed bachelor learns that he will inherit his late uncle's fortune only if he marries, which he does reluctantly. Shortly afterward he returns to his bachelor lifestyle but realizes he can't get his wife's face out of his thoughts.
- Who directed The Awakening?
- The Awakening was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Awakening?
- The Awakening stars Arthur V. Johnson, Clara T. Bracy, Mary Pickford, Anthony O'Sullivan, Kate Bruce, Owen Moore.
- How long is The Awakening?
- The Awakening has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is The Awakening?
- The Awakening is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was The Awakening produced?
- The Awakening was produced in United States of America.