The Film
The Avenging Conscience
The criminal haunted by tortures of the mind
The Story
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.
Runtime
83 min
Released Aug 1914

Directed by
D.W. Griffith
Written byD.W. Griffith
Marquee
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