silent film

The Avenging Conscience (1914)

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The criminal haunted by tortures of the mind

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 & Crew

Director
D.W. Griffith
  • Profile picture of Henry B. Walthall
    The Nephew Henry B. Walthall
  • Profile picture of Spottiswoode Aitken
    The Uncle Spottiswoode Aitken
  • Profile picture of Blanche Sweet
    The Sweetheart Blanche Sweet
  • Profile picture of George Siegmann
    The Italian George Siegmann
  • Profile picture of Ralph Lewis
    The Detective Ralph Lewis
  • Profile picture of Mae Marsh
    The Maid Mae Marsh
  • Profile picture of Robert Harron
    The Grocery Boy Robert Harron
  • Profile picture of George Beranger
    George Beranger

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Keywords

  • silent film