The Avenging Conscience (1914)

The Avenging Conscience (1914)

The criminal haunted by tortures of the mind 1914-08-02 United States of America 83 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Henry B. Walthall is The Nephew
Blanche Sweet is The Sweetheart
The Sweetheart
George Siegmann is The Italian
The Italian
Ralph Lewis is The Detective
The Detective
Mae Marsh is The Maid
The Maid
Robert Harron is The Grocery Boy
The Grocery Boy
Josephine Crowell is The Sweetheart's Mother (uncredited)
The Sweetheart's Mother (uncredited)
Walter Long is The Detective (uncredited)
The Detective (uncredited)
Wallace Reid is The Doctor (uncredited)
The Doctor (uncredited)