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The Avenging Conscience

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"The criminal haunted by tortures of the mind"

Duration

1h 23m

Release

2 Aug 1914

Country

United States

Language

English

Overview

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.

Plot

Prevented from dating his sweetheart by his uncle, a young man turns his thoughts to murder.

Cast

Henry B. WalthallSpottiswoode AitkenBlanche Sweet

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 6.4/10

Details

Director

D.W. Griffith

Writers

Edgar Allan PoeD.W. Griffith

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