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The Avenging Conscience: or "Thou Shalt Not Kill" is a 1914 silent horror film directed by D. W. Griffith. The film is based on Edgar Allan Poe's 1843 short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" and his 1849 poem "Annabel Lee".
The Avenging Conscience: or 'Thou Shalt Not Kill': Directed by D.W. Griffith. With Henry B. Walthall, Spottiswoode Aitken, Blanche Sweet, George Siegmann. Prevented from dating his sweetheart by his uncle, a young man turns his thoughts to murder.
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- Crime, Drama, Horror
- D.W. Griffith
- 1914-08-24
"The Avenging Conscience" or "Thou Shalt Not Kill" is a crime drama, included in our program to illustrate the work of Robert Harron and Billy Bitzer, stars of Silent Hall of Fame. A young man is convinced that the uncle who raised him stands in his way.
A silent horror film directed by D. W. Griffith, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's stories and poems. It depicts a young man who murders his uncle and is haunted by his conscience and visions of the crime.
- D. W. Griffith
- Henry B. Walthall
Feb 17, 2023 · The Avenging Conscience: or "Thou Shalt Not Kill" is a 1914 silent horror film directed by D. W. Griffith. The film is based on Edgar Allan Poe's 1843 short ...
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© 2024 Google LLC. Hexen Arcane Presents: Nightmarish visions plague a young man (Henry B. Walthall) who murdered his awful uncle (Spottiswoode Aitken) to clear the way for a l...
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- Hexen Arcane
Feb 28, 2015 · Directed by D. W. Griffith Produced by Majestic Motion Picture Company Scenario by D. W. Griffith Based on works by Edgar Allan Poe Starring Henry B. Walthall, Spottiswoode Aitken, George Siegmann...
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- Silent Hall of Fame
