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The Awakening of Bess

The Awakening of Bess

19090h 14min
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The Awakening of Bess is a silent short film of 1909 directed by Harry Solter . The protagonists of the film are Florence Lawrence (wife of the director) and King Baggot , a well-known theatrical actor, here in his cinematographic debut.

GenreRomance
Production CompaniesIndependent Moving Pictures Co. of America (IMP)
Production CcountriesUnited States of America

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