Movie

The Lesser Evil

“A RACE TO THE RESCUE ON THE HIGH SEAS...”

★ 5.3(9)191213m

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Good to know

Director: D.W. Griffith
Release date: 1912-04-29
Runtime: 13m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: American Mutoscope & Biograph

About The Lesser Evil

The Lesser Evil is a 1912 movie in the Drama genre, directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Blanche Sweet, Edwin August and Mae Marsh. It has a runtime of 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Lesser Evil in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

race against timecoast guardgang of thievesheld captivecaptivesilent filmwoman in perilabductioncaptive womantaken captivesmugglers

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Lesser Evil in Mexico?+

The Lesser Evil is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Lesser Evil on Netflix?+

The Lesser Evil is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Lesser Evil?+

The Lesser Evil has a runtime of 13 minutes (13 minutes).

Who stars in The Lesser Evil?+

The Lesser Evil stars Blanche Sweet, Edwin August, Mae Marsh, Alfred Paget and Charles Hill Mailes.

When did The Lesser Evil come out?+

The Lesser Evil is a 1912 movie directed by D.W. Griffith.

What genre is The Lesser Evil?+

The Lesser Evil is Drama film.

Who directed The Lesser Evil?+

The Lesser Evil was directed by D.W. Griffith.