The Avenging Conscience

“The criminal haunted by tortures of the mind”

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. Increasingly 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.

Screenplay

D.W. Griffith

Director

D.W. Griffith

Music

Joseph Carl Breil

Status

Released

Release date

02/08/1914

Original language

English