The Avenging Conscience

The criminal haunted by tortures of the mind

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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.

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Creators

D. W. Griffith

director

D. W. Griffith

writer

Edgar Allan Poe

writer

Cast

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Henry B. Walthall actor

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Spottiswoode Aitken actor Blanche Sweet actor

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George Siegmann actor

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Ralph Lewis actor

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Mae Marsh actor Robert Harron actor

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George Beranger actor

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Donald Crisp actor Josephine Crowell actor

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Walter Long actor

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Wallace Reid actor