The Lesser Evil(1912)
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The Lesser Evil Synopsis
A young woman's peaceful existence is shattered when she is abducted by the crew of a boat of smugglers, who then also turn against their captain.
The Lesser Evil (1912) is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, released on April 29, 1912 with a runtime of 13m. It stars Blanche Sweet, Edwin August, Mae Marsh and Alfred Paget. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- D.W. Griffith
- Writers:
- George Hennessy
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Bitzer
- Production:
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
- Status:
- Released
The Lesser Evil Cast & Crew
Main cast
Blanche Sweet
as The Young Woman
Edwin August
as The Young Woman's Sweetheart
Mae Marsh
as The Young Woman's Companion
Alfred Paget
as The Leader of the Smugglers
Charles Hill Mailes
as The Revenue Officer / Policeman
Charles West
as The Go-Between
Owen Moore
Key crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith, written by George Hennessy.
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The Lesser Evil Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Lesser Evil – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lesser Evil online?
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Who stars in The Lesser Evil?
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The main cast of The Lesser Evil (1912) includes Blanche Sweet, Edwin August, Mae Marsh, Alfred Paget and Charles Hill Mailes. The film was directed by D.W. Griffith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lesser Evil released?
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The Lesser Evil was released on April 29, 1912 and runs for 13m.
Is The Lesser Evil worth watching?
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The Lesser Evil (1912) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.