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The Avenging Conscience

61 %|Aug 2, 1914|Drama, Horror

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.

Featured Crew

D.W. Griffith
Director
D.W. Griffith
Writer
D.W. Griffith
Producer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
Joseph Carl Breil
Original Music Composer
Edgar Allan Poe
Short Story

Cast

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Blanche Sweet
The Sweetheart
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George Siegmann
The Italian
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Ralph Lewis
The Detective
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Mae Marsh
The Maid
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Robert Harron
The Grocery Boy
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Josephine Crowell
The Sweetheart's Mother (uncredited)
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Walter Long
The Detective (uncredited)
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Wallace Reid
The Doctor (uncredited)