Short film

Conscience and the Temptress

1914 · 11 min

A quiet, old-fashioned moral drama that unfolds slowly, asking you to watch a man's better judgment slip away.

Overview: John Morton, a rising young businessman, comes under the fascinating spell of Vera Violetta, a burlesque actress, and lavishes costly gifts upon her.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, romantic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, morality, betrayal, love
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
morality
betrayal
love
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild