Moral Fibre (1921): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1921, Moral Fibre is a drama film directed by Webster Campbell, running about 60 minutes.

What it’s about. Jared Wolcott, storekeeper in a small country town, lives with his young sister, Marion. He succumbs to the flirtations of a Mrs. Elmore from a wealthy summer resort, and when he proposes and learns she is married he commits suicide. Marion vows to avenge her brother, and years later, as a successful illustrator in New York, she is engaged to illustrate George Elmore's latest novel. At the Elmore country home, she leads Mrs. Elmore to believe she has won her husband's love, although she is romantically involved with John Corliss. The revelation that Corliss is Mrs. Elmore's brother leads her to forgo her revenge, and disclosing her identity to the family, she leaves. Corliss follows, and they are united.

Who’s in it. Moral Fibre stars Corinne Griffith as Marion Wolcott, Catherine Calvert as Grace Elmore, Harry C. Browne as George Elmore and Joe King as John Corliss, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Moral Fibre sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moral Fibre page.

If you liked it. Fans of Moral Fibre tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.