The Awakening
Synopsis
"The Awakening" is a 1954 short drama film of Douglas Fairbanks Presents anthology series based on Nikolai Gogol's short story "The Overcoat".
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 1954
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael McCarthy
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence B. Marcus
- Original Score
- Bretton Byrd
- Original Title
- The Awakening
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael McCarthy
Lawrence B. Marcus, Nikolai Gogol
Bretton Byrd
Kenneth Talbot
Peter Pitt
Lance Comfort
Department Leadership Roster
Lance Comfort
Producer
Peter Pitt
Editor
Michael McCarthy
Director
Lawrence B. Marcus
Screenplay
Kenneth Talbot
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Awakening
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Awakening about?
"The Awakening" is a 1954 short drama film of Douglas Fairbanks Presents anthology series based on Nikolai Gogol's short story "The Overcoat".
Who directed The Awakening?
The Awakening was directed by Michael McCarthy.
Who stars in The Awakening?
The principal cast of The Awakening includes Buster Keaton, James Hayter, Carl Jaffe, Lynne Cole, Geoffrey Keen.
When was The Awakening released and how long is it?
The Awakening was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Awakening?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Awakening was composed by Bretton Byrd.
Is The Awakening based on a book or true story?
The Awakening is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nikolai Gogol".