The Conscience of John David (1916)

9.0/10 • 50 min • Drama

Overview

The Conscience of John David (1916) tells the story of a wealthy spender who promises marriage to a "Worldly Woman" and plans a big announcement party. Their engagement is interrupted by another admirer, the "Libertine," and John David's life is disrupted by scandal and societal pressure, ultimately leading him to seek a more meaningful existence and a deeper love beyond superficial pleasures.

Cast

Crane Wilbur

John David

Alice Rinaldo

The Worldly Woman

Fred Montague

The Libertine

John Oaker

The Wanderer, a.k.a. Conscience

Mae Gaston

The girl

Louis Durham

The gambler

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