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The Avenging Conscience
Released: August 2, 1914 (1914)
Runtime: 83 minutes
Genres: Drama, Horror
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Josephine Crowell as The Sweetheart's Mother (uncredited)
Age at release: 55
- Spottiswoode Aitken as The Uncle
Age at release: 46
- Ralph Lewis as The Detective
Age at release: 41
- Henry B. Walthall as The Nephew
Age at release: 36
- George Siegmann as The Italian
Age at release: 32
Age at release: 32
- Robert Harron as The Grocery Boy
Age at release: 21
Age at release: 21
- Mae Marsh as The Maid
Age at release: 19
- Blanche Sweet as The Sweetheart
Age at release: 18
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- Walter Long as The Detective (uncredited)
Age at release: 35
- Wallace Reid as The Doctor (uncredited)
Age at release: 23