The Conscience of John David (1916)
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
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Crane Wilbur as John David |
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Alice Rinaldo as The Worldly Woman |
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Fred Montague as The Libertine |
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John Oaker as The Wanderer, a.k.a. Conscience |
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Mae Gaston as The girl |
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Louis Durham as The gambler |
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Francis Raymond as The crippled child |
| Directing | Crane Wilbur | Director |
| Writing | Crane Wilbur | Scenario Writer |
| Production | David Horsley | Producer |