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The Avenging Conscience

The Avenging Conscience (1914)

The criminal haunted by tortures of the mind

Rating

Genre: Drama, Horror

Runtime: 1hr 23min

Director: D.W. Griffith

Available to rent or buy

DESCRIPTION

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.

🎭 Top Cast

Cast member photo for henry-b-walthall — Henry B. Walthall
The Nephew

Cast member photo for spottiswoode-aitken — Spottiswoode Aitken
The Uncle

Cast member photo for blanche-sweet — Blanche Sweet
The Sweetheart

Cast member photo for george-siegmann — George Siegmann
The Italian

Cast member photo for ralph-lewis — Ralph Lewis
The Detective

Cast member photo for mae-marsh — Mae Marsh
The Maid

Cast member photo for robert-harron — Robert Harron
The Grocery Boy

Cast member photo for george-beranger — George Beranger

Cast member photo for donald-crisp — Donald Crisp

Cast member photo for josephine-crowell — Josephine Crowell
The Sweetheart's Mother (uncredited)

Cast member photo for walter-long — Walter Long
The Detective (uncredited)

Cast member photo for wallace-reid — Wallace Reid
The Doctor (uncredited)

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