The Avenging Conscience

  (1914)
Thou Shalt Not Kill
Regarded as the "First Great American Horror Film" and inspired by the writings of Edgar Allan Poe, this harrowing tale from director D.W. Griffith centers on a young man (Henry B. Walthall) driven to madness by his own murderous actions. In addition to the groundbreaking feature-length film, this collection also boasts Griffith's 1909 short film "Edgar Allan Poe," starring Herbert Yost as the legendary gothic author.
Starring: Henry B. Walthall, Spottiswoode Aitken
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre:  Classics
Format:  DVD
Language: Silent
Rated NRNot rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.
The Avenging Conscience
 
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