The Lesser Evil (1912)
A RACE TO THE RESCUE ON THE HIGH SEAS...
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.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: April 29, 1912
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
Screenplay
Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
race against time, coast guard, gang of thieves, held captive, captive, silent film, woman in peril, abduction, captive woman, taken captive, smugglers
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lesser Evil about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Lesser Evil?
- The Lesser Evil was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Lesser Evil?
- The Lesser Evil stars Blanche Sweet, Edwin August, Mae Marsh, Alfred Paget, Charles Hill Mailes, Charles West.
- How long is The Lesser Evil?
- The Lesser Evil has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is The Lesser Evil?
- The Lesser Evil is a Drama film.
- Where was The Lesser Evil produced?
- The Lesser Evil was produced in United States of America.