The Lesser Evil

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The Lesser Evil

"A RACE TO THE RESCUE ON THE HIGH SEAS..."

1912

0h 13m

5.3(9 votes)

Drama

Overview

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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7 featured cast members

Starring

Blanche Sweet

The Young Woman

Edwin August

The Young Woman's Sweetheart

Mae Marsh

The Young Woman's Companion

Alfred Paget

The Leader of the Smugglers

Charles Hill Mailes

The Revenue Officer / Policeman

Charles West

The Go-Between

Owen Moore

Creative team

Directed by: D.W. Griffith
Written by: George Hennessy

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