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The Conscience of John David

Drama
April 24, 19160h 50m9.0 / 10
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.

Director
Crane Wilbur
Crane Wilbur
Production
David Horsley ProductionsCentaur Film Company
Cast
Crane Wilbur
Crane WilburJohn David
Alice Rinaldo
Alice RinaldoThe Worldly Woman
Fred Montague
Fred MontagueThe Libertine
John Oaker
John OakerThe Wanderer, a.k.a. Conscience
Mae Gaston
Mae GastonThe girl
Louis Durham
Louis DurhamThe gambler