The Awakening (1909)

  • NR
  • 09/29/1909 (US)
  • Drama, Comedy
  • 9m

Overview

A confirmed bachelor learns that he will inherit his late uncle's fortune only if he marries, which he does reluctantly. Shortly afterward he returns to his bachelor lifestyle but realizes he can't get his wife's face out of his thoughts.

D.W. Griffith

Director

Mary Pickford

Screenplay

Cast

Arthur V. Johnson's headshot

Arthur V. Johnson

The Major
Clara T. Bracy's headshot

Clara T. Bracy

The Widow
Mary Pickford's headshot

Mary Pickford

The Widow's Daughter
Anthony O'Sullivan's headshot

Anthony O'Sullivan

The Lawyer
Kate Bruce's headshot

Kate Bruce

A Nun
Owen Moore's headshot

Owen Moore

The Major's Friend
George Nichols's headshot

George Nichols

A Priest
Mack Sennett's headshot

Mack Sennett

The Butler

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