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The Avenging Conscience (1914)

Directed by D.W. Griffith

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.

Rated NR | Length 83 minutes

Actors

Henry B. Walthall | Spottiswoode Aitken | Blanche Sweet | George Siegmann | Ralph Lewis | Mae Marsh | Robert Harron | George Beranger | Donald Crisp | Josephine Crowell | Walter Long | Wallace Reid