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The Avenging Conscience (1914)

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.

  • Drama
  • Horror

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Henry B. WalthallHenry B. WalthallThe Nephew
  • Photo of Spottiswoode AitkenSpottiswoode AitkenThe Uncle
  • Photo of Blanche SweetBlanche SweetThe Sweetheart
  • Photo of George SiegmannGeorge SiegmannThe Italian
  • Photo of Ralph LewisRalph LewisThe Detective
  • Photo of Mae MarshMae MarshThe Maid
  • Photo of Robert HarronRobert HarronThe Grocery Boy
  • Photo of George BerangerGeorge Beranger
  • Photo of Donald CrispDonald Crisp
  • Photo of Josephine CrowellJosephine CrowellThe Sweetheart's Mother (uncredited)

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