The Avenging Conscience (1914)

  • NR
  • 08/02/1914 (US)
  • Drama, Horror
  • 1h 23m

The criminal haunted by tortures of the mind

Overview

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.

D.W. Griffith

Writer, Director

Cast

Henry B. Walthall's headshot

Henry B. Walthall

The Nephew
Spottiswoode Aitken's headshot

Spottiswoode Aitken

The Uncle
Blanche Sweet's headshot

Blanche Sweet

The Sweetheart
George Siegmann's headshot

George Siegmann

The Italian
Ralph Lewis's headshot

Ralph Lewis

The Detective
Mae Marsh's headshot

Mae Marsh

The Maid
Robert Harron's headshot

Robert Harron

The Grocery Boy
George Beranger's headshot

George Beranger

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