Waking Up the Town movie poster

Waking Up the Town

March 30, 1925 1h 3m

Originally released in 1925. Waking Up the Town is a comedy film. directed by James Cruze. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Jack Pickford, Norma Shearer, and Claire McDowell

Synopsis

Jim Joyce runs a garage with old Abner Hope. When Hope's granddaughter, Mary Ellen, comes to visit, Joyce falls in love with her. Joyce has a number of bizarre inventions and he dreams of harnessing the nearby falls for power, but he can't get any financing from the town banker.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 30, 1925 100 years ago
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Runtime 1h 3m 63 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Mary Pickford Company
  • United Artists

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waking Up the Town about?

Jim Joyce runs a garage with old Abner Hope. When Hope's granddaughter, Mary Ellen, comes to visit, Joyce falls in love with her. Joyce has a number of bizarre inventions and he dreams of harnessin...

Who directed Waking Up the Town?

Waking Up the Town was directed by James Cruze.

How long is Waking Up the Town?

Waking Up the Town has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).

When was Waking Up the Town released?

Waking Up the Town was released on March 30, 1925 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Waking Up the Town?

The main cast of Waking Up the Town includes Jack Pickford, Norma Shearer, Claire McDowell, Alec B. Francis, Herbert Prior.