The Lesser Evil (1912 film)

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.

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