

The Avenging Conscience
1914-08-02 · 83 min · ★ 5.9
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.
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- Directors
- D.W. Griffith
- Production companies
- Majestic Motion Picture Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Henry B. WalthallThe Nephew
Spottiswoode AitkenThe Uncle
Blanche SweetThe Sweetheart
George SiegmannThe Italian
Ralph LewisThe Detective
Mae MarshThe Maid
Robert HarronThe Grocery Boy
George Beranger
Donald Crisp
Josephine CrowellThe Sweetheart's Mother (uncredited)
Walter LongThe Detective (uncredited)
Wallace ReidThe Doctor (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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