The Avenging Conscience (1914)

Movie"The criminal haunted by tortures of the mind"
Audience Score
61
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NR 1 hr 23 minAug 2nd, 1914Horror, Drama
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.
StarringHenry B. WalthallSpottiswoode AitkenBlanche Sweet
DirectorD.W. Griffith
WriterD.W. Griffith

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:August 2nd, 1914
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Majestic Motion Picture Company
Movie Tags:
silent film