The Lesser Evil (1912 film) explained

The Lesser Evil
Director:	D. W. Griffith
Starring:	Blanche Sweet Edwin August
Cinematography:	G. W. Bitzer
Runtime:	17 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	Silent with English intertitles

The Lesser Evil is a 1912 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. A print of the film survives.^[1]

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
• William A. Carroll as In Smuggler Band
• Charles Gorman as In Smuggler Band
• Robert Harron as In Smuggler Band
• Harry Hyde as Policeman
• J. Jiquel Lanoe as In Smuggler Band
• Owen Moore (unconfirmed)
• Frank Opperman as In Smuggler Band
• Herbert Prior (unconfirmed)
• W. C. Robinson as In Smuggler Band

See also

• D. W. Griffith filmography
• Blanche Sweet filmography

Notes and References

1. Web site: Silent Era: The Lesser Evil . July 13, 2008. silentera.