The Awakening (1928)
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
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
FAQ about The Awakening
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…
When was The Awakening released?
The Awakening was released in 1928.
What genres does The Awakening belong to?
The Awakening is categorised as Romance, Drama.
Who stars in The Awakening?
The cast of The Awakening includes Vilma Banky, Walter Byron, Louis Wolheim, George Davis, William Orlamond.