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The Lesser Evil

5.3191213mNRMovieDrama

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.

DirectorD.W. Griffith
WriterGeorge Hennessy

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Cast · Directed by D.W. Griffith

BSBlanche Sweet
Blanche Sweet
The Young Woman
EAEdwin August
Edwin August
The Young Woman's Sweetheart
MMMae Marsh
Mae Marsh
The Young Woman's Companion
APAlfred Paget
Alfred Paget
The Leader of the Smugglers
CMCharles Hill Mailes
Charles Hill Mailes
The Revenue Officer / Policeman
CWCharles West
Charles West
The Go-Between
OMOwen Moore
Owen Moore

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The Lesser Evil — streaming FAQ

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The Lesser Evil hasn't started streaming in Philippines yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 17, 1912. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.