The Avenging Conscience

• 6.1 Drama
• 1914-08-02
• 83 minutes mins

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.

Starring:

Henry B. Walthall (The Nephew) Spottiswoode Aitken (The Uncle) Blanche Sweet (The Sweetheart) George Siegmann (The Italian) Ralph Lewis (The Detective) Mae Marsh (The Maid) Robert Harron (The Grocery Boy) George Beranger () Donald Crisp () Josephine Crowell (The Sweetheart's Mother (uncredited))

Director:

D.W. Griffith

Writer:

D.W. Griffith