The Avenging Conscience

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. Increasingly 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.

Directed by D.W. Griffith

Top cast

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)

Walter Long

The Detective (uncredited)

Wallace Reid

The Doctor (uncredited)

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