Waking Up the Town
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 30, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Cruze
- Screenplay & Story
- James Cruze, Frank Condon
- Original Title
- Waking Up the Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Mary Pickford Company, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Cruze
James Cruze, Frank Condon
Arthur Edeson, Paul P. Perry
Department Leadership Roster
James Cruze
Director
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
Paul P. Perry
Director of Photography
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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 harnessing the nearby falls for power, but he can't get any financing from the town banker.
Who directed Waking Up the Town?
Waking Up the Town was directed by James Cruze.
Who stars in Waking Up the Town?
The principal cast of Waking Up the Town includes Jack Pickford, Norma Shearer, Claire McDowell, Alec B. Francis, Herbert Prior.
When was Waking Up the Town released and how long is it?
Waking Up the Town was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.