Drama ·Comedy · United States of America · 1909 · 9m

The Awakening

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Director
D.W. Griffith
Cast
Arthur V. Johnson as The Major Clara T. Bracy as The Widow Mary Pickford as The Widow's Daughter Anthony O'Sullivan as The Lawyer Kate Bruce as A Nun Owen Moore as The Major's Friend
Crew
Mary Pickford — Screenplay
Synopsis

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.

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Mood & Themes
short film
Key Collaborators
D.W. Griffith Director Mary Pickford Screenplay
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