The Awakening (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film
Released in 1928, The Awakening is a drama and romance film directed by Victor Fleming, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. The Awakening stars Vilma Banky as Marie Ducrot, Walter Byron as Count Karl von Hagen, Louis Wolheim as Le Bete and George Davis as The Orderly, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Awakening page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Awakening tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Awakening (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Awakening change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Awakening?
- The Awakening stars Vilma Banky, Walter Byron, Louis Wolheim, George Davis and William Orlamond.
- When was The Awakening released?
- The Awakening was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.