THE AVENGING CONSCIENCE (1914)
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The Avenging Conscience
The criminal haunted by tortures of the mind
Drama, Horror
August 2, 1914
English
1h 23m
United States
Majestic Motion Picture Company
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.
Cast & Characters
Henry B. Walthall
The Nephew
Spottiswoode Aitken
The Uncle
Blanche Sweet
The Sweetheart
George Siegmann
The Italian
Ralph Lewis
The Detective
Mae Marsh
The Maid
Robert Harron
The Grocery Boy
Josephine Crowell
The Sweetheart's Mother (uncredited)
Walter Long
The Detective (uncredited)
Wallace Reid
The Doctor (uncredited)
Crew
D.W. Griffith
Director
D.W. Griffith
Writer
Joseph Carl Breil
Original Music Composer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
D.W. Griffith
Producer