The Avenging Conscience(1914)
The criminal haunted by tortures of the mind
The Avenging Conscience 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.
The Avenging Conscience (1914) is a drama and horror film directed by D.W. Griffith, released on August 2, 1914 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Henry B. Walthall, Spottiswoode Aitken, Blanche Sweet and George Siegmann. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- D.W. Griffith
- Writers:
- D.W. Griffith, Edgar Allan Poe
- Producers:
- D.W. Griffith
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Bitzer
- Composer:
- Joseph Carl Breil
- Production:
- Majestic Motion Picture Company
- Status:
- Released
The Avenging Conscience (1914) Trailer
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The Avenging Conscience Cast & Crew
Main cast
Henry B. Walthall
as The Nephew
Spottiswoode Aitken
as The Uncle
Blanche Sweet
as The Sweetheart
George Siegmann
as The Italian
Ralph Lewis
as The Detective
Mae Marsh
as The Maid
Robert Harron
as The Grocery Boy
George Beranger
Donald Crisp
Josephine Crowell
as The Sweetheart's Mother (uncredited)
Walter Long
as The Detective (uncredited)
Wallace Reid
as The Doctor (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith, written by D.W. Griffith and Edgar Allan Poe, produced by D.W. Griffith.
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The Avenging Conscience Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 33 ratings.
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The Avenging Conscience – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Avenging Conscience online?
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The Avenging Conscience (1914) is available to stream on Bloodstream. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Avenging Conscience?
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The main cast of The Avenging Conscience (1914) includes Henry B. Walthall, Spottiswoode Aitken, Blanche Sweet, George Siegmann and Ralph Lewis. The film was directed by D.W. Griffith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Avenging Conscience released?
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The Avenging Conscience was released on August 2, 1914 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Avenging Conscience worth watching?
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The Avenging Conscience (1914) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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