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Movie poster: The Awakening (1909)
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The Awakening

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1909 · 9 min Drama Comedy
4.2 / 10 · TMDB

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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Year 1909
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Comedy
Director D.W. Griffith
Runtime 9 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.2/10 (4 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative around the contrast between the bachelor's proclaimed freedom and his gradual inner transformation. It relies on concise yet expressive scenes to depict how a marriage of convenience evolves into a personal dilemma.

What lingers after viewing is a witty observation of human nature, where a comedic premise turns into a subtle psychological study. The final impression is one of gentle irony over our own prejudices. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: D.W. Griffith

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