The Avenging Conscience: or 'Thou Shalt Not Kill' 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.

Cast:

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 

• Avenging Conscience
• La Conscience vengeresse
• The Murderer's Conscience
• Thou Shalt Not Kill