The Awakening
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.
Top Cast
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Vilma Banky
Marie Ducrot
Walter Byron
Count Karl von Hagen
Louis Wolheim
Le Bete
George Davis
The Orderly
William Orlamond
Grandfather Ducrot
Carl von Haartman
Lt. Franz Geyer
Rex the Dog
Dog (uncredited)
Yola d'Avril
David Findlay
Arno Frey
Owen Gorin
George Jackson
Carmencita Johnson
Virginia Jolley
Anna Kaloustian
Jean Laverty
Bar Maid
Babe London
Dan Mason
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Fleming
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion, Carey Wilson, H.H. Caldwell, Katherine Hilliker
- Original Score
- Hugo Riesenfeld
- Original Title
- The Awakening
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Fleming
Frances Marion, Carey Wilson, H.H. Caldwell, Katherine Hilliker
Hugo Riesenfeld
George Barnes
Viola Lawrence
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Fleming
Director
Carey Wilson
Writer
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
H.H. Caldwell
Writer
Katherine Hilliker
Writer
Viola Lawrence
Editor
George Barnes
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Awakening
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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 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.
Who directed The Awakening?
The Awakening was directed by Victor Fleming.
Who stars in The Awakening?
The principal cast of The Awakening includes Vilma Banky, Walter Byron, Louis Wolheim, George Davis, William Orlamond.
When was The Awakening released and how long is it?
The Awakening was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Awakening?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Awakening was composed by Hugo Riesenfeld.