The Avenging Conscience
- Released on
Drama, Horror
•- Runtime
- 83 mins
(27 votes)
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.
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.
Cast
- Henry B. Walthall
- Spottiswoode Aitken
- Blanche Sweet
- George Siegmann
- Ralph Lewis
- Mae Marsh
- Robert Harron
- George Beranger
- Donald Crisp
- Josephine Crowell
- Walter Long
- Wallace Reid
Director
- D.W. Griffith
Producers
- D.W. Griffith
