"The Awakening" director D. W. Griffith starring Arthur V. Johnson

1909 · drama

This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems "The Awakening" is a short drama directed by D. W. Griffith. This film illustrates the work of Arthur V. Johnson and Billy Bitzer, stars of Silent Hall of Fame. A man reluctantly marries a woman only to get his inheritance. The film is notable for the fact that it is the first of only few attempts by Mary Pickford to write a screenplay. Directed by D.W. Griffith Produced by Biograph Company Scenario by Mary Pickford Cinematography G.W. Bitzer Starring Mary Pickford, Arthur V. Johnson Distributed by Biograph Company Release date September 30, 1909 Running time 9 min. Country United States Language Silent, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."