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The Avenging Conscience

The criminal haunted by tortures of the mind

Starring: Henry B. Walthall, Spottiswoode Aitken, Blanche Sweet, George Siegmann, Ralph Lewis

Writer: D.W. Griffith, Edgar Allan Poe

Release Date:
August 2, 1914
Ratings:
5.9 / 10
Director:
D.W. Griffith
Companies:
Majestic Motion Picture Company

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.