The read
It runs a compact 1h 23m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
33 audience votes
Key crew
- D.W. GriffithDirector
- D.W. GriffithWriter
- Joseph Carl BreilOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Henry B. WalthallThe Nephew
- Spottiswoode AitkenThe Uncle
- Blanche SweetThe Sweetheart
- George SiegmannThe Italian
- Ralph LewisThe Detective
- Mae MarshThe Maid
- Robert HarronThe Grocery Boy
- George BerangerCast
- Donald CrispCast
- Josephine CrowellThe Sweetheart's Mother (uncredited)
- Walter LongThe Detective (uncredited)
- Wallace ReidThe Doctor (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
silent film