The Conscience of John David_
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.
Starring
Crane Wilbur, Alice Rinaldo, Fred Montague
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Conscience of John David was released 110 years ago in 1916.
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...
The Conscience of John David is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (7)
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
FR
Francis Raymond
The crippled child
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What is The Conscience of John David about?
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.
How long is The Conscience of John David?
The Conscience of John David has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Conscience of John David?
The cast of The Conscience of John David includes Crane Wilbur, Alice Rinaldo, Fred Montague, John Oaker, Mae Gaston.
GENRES (1)
Drama