The Avenging Conscience

The Avenging Conscience

6.2 | 1914-08-02 | Drama Horror

Thwarted by his despotic uncle from continuing his love affair, a young man's thoughts turn dark as he dwells on ways to deal with his uncle. Becoming convinced that murder is merely a natural part of life, he kills his uncle and hides the body. However, the man's conscience awakens; paranoia sets in and nightmarish visions begin to haunt him.

Featured Crew

D.W. Griffith Director
D.W. Griffith Writer
D.W. Griffith Producer
Billy Bitzer Director of Photography
Edgar Allan Poe Short Story
Joseph Carl Breil Original Music Composer

Cast

Henry B. Walthall
Henry B. Walthall
The Nephew
Blanche Sweet
Blanche Sweet
The Sweetheart
George Siegmann
George Siegmann
The Italian
Ralph Lewis
Ralph Lewis
The Detective
Mae Marsh
Mae Marsh
The Maid
Robert Harron
Robert Harron
The Grocery Boy
Josephine Crowell
Josephine Crowell
The Sweetheart's Mother (uncredited)

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