The Lesser Evil

Apr 29, 1912

0h 13m

★ 5.3

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

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

American Mutoscope & Biograph

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Cast

The Young Woman

Blanche Sweet

The Young Woman's Sweetheart

Edwin August

The Young Woman's Companion

Mae Marsh

The Leader of the Smugglers

Alfred Paget

The Revenue Officer / Policeman

Charles Hill Mailes

The Go-Between

Charles West

Owen Moore

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