The Avenging Conscience (1914)

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.

Released: Aug 02, 1914

Runtime: 83 minutes

Genre: Drama, Horror

Stars: Henry B. Walthall, Spottiswoode Aitken, Blanche Sweet, George Siegmann, Ralph Lewis, Mae Marsh

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