This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems "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. 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, Blanche Sweet, Robert Harron, Mae Marsh Cinematography Billy Bitzer Editing by James Smith Distributed by Mutual Film Release date August 24, 1914 Running time 84 min. Country United States Language Silent film, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."