United States / Aug 02, 1914 / NR
The criminal haunted by tortures of the mind
1h 23min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| George Beranger | |
| Donald Crisp | |
| Josephine Crowell | The Sweetheart's Mother (uncredited) |
| Walter Long | The Detective (uncredited) |
| Wallace Reid | The Doctor (uncredited) |
Genres
DramaHorror
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Avenging Conscience |
| Original language | EN |
| Spoken languages | No Language |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Majestic Motion Picture Company |
| Release date | 2 agosto 1914 |
| Production | D.W. Griffith |
| Writer | D.W. Griffith, Edgar Allan Poe |
| Cinematography | Billy Bitzer |
| Assistant directors | D.W. Griffith |
| Camera operators | Billy Bitzer |
| Additional photography | Billy Bitzer |
| Music | Joseph Carl Breil |
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| Sound | Joseph Carl Breil |
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