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  • False Ambition (1918)
  • 50 min | Drama
False Ambition (1918)
50 min | Drama

When self-seeking and bad-tempered Judith claims that she loves her sister Felicity's beau, David Strong, he gives her money for her trousseau which she uses to settle in New York City. Under the name of Zariska, Judith establishes herself...See moreWhen self-seeking and bad-tempered Judith claims that she loves her sister Felicity's beau, David Strong, he gives her money for her trousseau which she uses to settle in New York City. Under the name of Zariska, Judith establishes herself as a society fortune-teller, counting among her many clients the wealthy Peter Van Dixon and his friend, Paul Vincent. After Judith has returned home to collect money willed to her by her uncle, she witnesses a shipwreck in which the wealthy Mrs. Dorian is killed. Seeing an opportunity to advance in society, Judith steals Mrs. Dorian's papers and jewels and uses them to masquerade as the rich woman. Her deception is a success, and she is about to marry Peter when David appears and exposes her. Deeply repentant, Judith returns home, and Paul, realizing that her better nature has asserted itself, asks her to be his wife. Written by Pamela Short See less
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Writer
E. Magnus Ingleton (screenplay) (story)
Cinematographer
Jack MacKenzie (as Jack McKenzie)
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Updated Jul 21, 1918

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Jul 21, 1918 (United States)

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12 cast members
Name Known for
Alma Rubens
Judith / Zariska Judith / Zariska   See fewer
Peggy Pearce
Felicity Felicity   See fewer
Edward Peil Sr.
David Strong (as Edward Peil) David Strong (as Edward Peil)   See fewer
Walt Whitman
Mark Strong Mark Strong   See fewer
Iris Ashton
Mrs. Dorian Mrs. Dorian   See fewer
Myrtle Rishell
Mrs. Pemberton Mrs. Pemberton   See fewer
Lillian Langdon
Mrs. Van Dixon Mrs. Van Dixon   See fewer
Lee Phelps
Peter Van Dixon Peter Van Dixon   See fewer
Ward Caulfield
John Van Dixon John Van Dixon   See fewer
Lee Hill
Paul Vincent Paul Vincent   See fewer
Alice Crawford
Lucy Vernon Lucy Vernon   See fewer
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