The Conscience of John David

Plot Summary

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.

Top 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