The Awakening

The Awakening tells the story of Marie Ducrot, a French country girl who faces societal judgment after being compromised by a German soldier. Turning to religion, she becomes one of the 'sisters in white' serving in field hospitals during the war. The film stars Vilma Banky, Walter Byron, and Louis Wolheim among others, highlighting their performances in a challenging narrative.

Notably, The Awakening was nominated by the Academy for its Art Direction during a pivotal year in film history. This period marked the transition from silent films to talkies, making such films historically significant. Unfortunately, like many films from this era, it is considered lost, with no existing prints or negative materials known.