The Avenging Conscience
The criminal haunted by tortures of the mind
1914-08-02 | 83 minutes
Plot Summary
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
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Henry B. WalthallThe Nephew
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Spottiswoode AitkenThe Uncle
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Blanche SweetThe Sweetheart
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George SiegmannThe Italian
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Ralph LewisThe Detective
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Mae MarshThe Maid
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Robert HarronThe Grocery Boy
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George Beranger
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Donald Crisp
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Josephine CrowellThe Sweetheart's Mother (uncredited)
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Walter LongThe Detective (uncredited)
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Wallace ReidThe Doctor (uncredited)
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