Movie

The Avenging Conscience (1914)

• NR
• August 2, 1914
• 1h 23m

• Drama
• Horror

“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. Increasingly 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.

Director

D.W. Griffith

Writers

D.W. Griffith

Starring

Henry B. Walthall, Spottiswoode Aitken, Blanche Sweet