
The Lesser Evil
1912-04-29 · 13 min · ★ 5.3
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.
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- Directors
- D.W. Griffith
- Production companies
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Blanche SweetThe Young Woman
Edwin AugustThe Young Woman's Sweetheart
Mae MarshThe Young Woman's Companion
Alfred PagetThe Leader of the Smugglers
Charles Hill MailesThe Revenue Officer / Policeman
Charles WestThe Go-Between
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