The Avenging Conscience

The Avenging Conscience

The criminal haunted by tortures of the mind

5.9 /10 32 votes
August 2, 1914 1h 23m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director D.W. Griffith
Writers D.W. Griffith, Edgar Allan Poe
Studio Majestic Motion Picture Company
Rating 5.9/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Henry B. Walthall

Henry B. Walthall

The Nephew

Spottiswoode Aitken

Spottiswoode Aitken

The Uncle

Blanche Sweet

Blanche Sweet

The Sweetheart

George Siegmann

George Siegmann

The Italian

Ralph Lewis

Ralph Lewis

The Detective

Mae Marsh

Mae Marsh

The Maid

Robert Harron

Robert Harron

The Grocery Boy

George Beranger

George Beranger

Donald Crisp

Donald Crisp

Josephine Crowell

Josephine Crowell

The Sweetheart's Mother (uncredited)

Walter Long

Walter Long

The Detective (uncredited)

Wallace Reid

Wallace Reid

The Doctor (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Avenging Conscience was released on August 2, 1914.

The runtime of The Avenging Conscience is 1h 23m.

The Avenging Conscience is a Drama, Horror movie.

The Avenging Conscience has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Avenging Conscience is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Avenging Conscience was directed by D.W. Griffith.

The main cast of The Avenging Conscience includes Henry B. Walthall, Spottiswoode Aitken, Blanche Sweet.

The Avenging Conscience is originally in English.