Conscience (1917)
Serama, the consort of Lucifer, is driven from Paradise by the Archangel Michael, who commands Conscience to enter human souls to judge and punish them. In the main story, society girl Ruth Somers, a reincarnation of Serama, prepares to marry Cecil Brooke, the wealthiest man of her set. Her guardian, Dr. Norton, an incarnation of Lucifer, constantly accompanies her. Ruth is summoned to the Court of Conscience, where the witnesses, Lust, Avarice, Hate, Revenge and Vanity, testify about Ruth's history of seducing and abandoning men. This behavior resulted in the suicide of Madge, the lover of Ned Langley, whom Ruth enthralled and promised to marry, and also the deaths of two rivals for her love. Ruth is ordered back to earth to learn her sentence. When Ned interrupts the wedding, Ruth scorns him and he shoots himself. After Brooke leaves her, the Court dooms Ruth to live with the torment of remembrance. Ruth sends Norton away, and then kneels and repents.
Cast
- Gladys Brockwell - Serama / Ruth Somers
- Marjorie Daw - Madge
- Eugenie Forde - Madge's Mother
- Eve Southern - Alice Marsh
- Douglas Gerrard - Cecil Brooke
- Harry Lonsdale - Rupert Cowdray
- Colin Chase - Ned Langley
- Bertram Grassby - Dr. Norton / The Devil
- Genevieve Blinn - Mrs. Marsh
- Edward Cecil - Alan Mackay
Screenplay
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Conscience about?
- Serama, the consort of Lucifer, is driven from Paradise by the Archangel Michael, who commands Conscience to enter human souls to judge and punish them. In the main story, society girl Ruth Somers, a reincarnation of Serama, prepares to marry Cecil Brooke, the wealthiest man of her set. Her guardian, Dr. Norton, an incarnation of Lucifer, constantly accompanies her. Ruth is summoned to the Court of Conscience, where the witnesses, Lust, Avarice, Hate, Revenge and Vanity, testify about Ruth's history of seducing and abandoning men. This behavior resulted in the suicide of Madge, the lover of Ned Langley, whom Ruth enthralled and promised to marry, and also the deaths of two rivals for her love. Ruth is ordered back to earth to learn her sentence. When Ned interrupts the wedding, Ruth scorns him and he shoots himself. After Brooke leaves her, the Court dooms Ruth to live with the torment of remembrance. Ruth sends Norton away, and then kneels and repents.
- Who directed Conscience?
- Conscience was directed by Bertram Bracken.
- Who stars in Conscience?
- Conscience stars Gladys Brockwell, Marjorie Daw, Eugenie Forde, Eve Southern, Douglas Gerrard, Harry Lonsdale.
- How long is Conscience?
- Conscience has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Conscience?
- Conscience is a Drama film.
- Where was Conscience produced?
- Conscience was produced in United States of America.