The Lesser Evil (1912 film)
# 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
