The Avenging Conscience
“The criminal haunted by tortures of the mind”
Synopsis
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.
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The Avenging Conscience (1914) Crime, Drama, Horror Silent Film
Type: Featurette • Published 2020-08-24
Top Cast
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Henry B. Walthall
The Nephew
Spottiswoode Aitken
The Uncle
Blanche Sweet
The Sweetheart
George Siegmann
The Italian
Ralph Lewis
The Detective
Mae Marsh
The Maid
Robert Harron
The Grocery Boy
George Beranger
Donald Crisp
Josephine Crowell
The Sweetheart's Mother (uncredited)
Walter Long
The Detective (uncredited)
Wallace Reid
The Doctor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- D.W. Griffith, Edgar Allan Poe
- Original Score
- Joseph Carl Breil
- Original Title
- The Avenging Conscience
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Majestic Motion Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith, Edgar Allan Poe
Joseph Carl Breil
Billy Bitzer
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
D.W. Griffith
Writer
D.W. Griffith
Producer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
Joseph Carl Breil
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Avenging Conscience
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What is The Avenging Conscience about?
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.
Who directed The Avenging Conscience?
The Avenging Conscience was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Avenging Conscience?
The principal cast of The Avenging Conscience includes Henry B. Walthall, Spottiswoode Aitken, Blanche Sweet, George Siegmann, Ralph Lewis.
When was The Avenging Conscience released and how long is it?
The Avenging Conscience was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Avenging Conscience?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Avenging Conscience was composed by Joseph Carl Breil.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Avenging Conscience?
The Avenging Conscience holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).