The Awakening
Originally released in 1928. The Awakening is a romance/drama film. directed by Victor Fleming.
Starring Vilma Banky, Walter Byron, and Louis Wolheim
Synopsis
A French country lass Marie Ducrot, name is "mud" after she is compromised by a German soldier . Turning to religion, Banky becomes one of the "sisters in white" in the field hospitals of World War 1. THE AWAKENING was nominated by the Academy for its Art Direction in the first transitional year of the talkies. A vast number of films from this year are lost and this is no exception. No print or negative materials are known to exist at this time. William Cameron Menzies received his third nomination for this film, having received two the prior year and winning for both.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 17, 1928
97 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Awakening about?
A French country lass Marie Ducrot, name is "mud" after she is compromised by a German soldier . Turning to religion, Banky becomes one of the "sisters in white" in the field hospitals of World War...
Who directed The Awakening?
The Awakening was directed by Victor Fleming.
How long is The Awakening?
The Awakening has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Awakening released?
The Awakening was released on November 17, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Awakening?
The main cast of The Awakening includes Vilma Banky, Walter Byron, Louis Wolheim, George Davis, William Orlamond.