The Lesser Evil (1912)
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A RACE TO THE RESCUE ON THE HIGH SEAS...
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.
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Blanche SweetThe Young Woman
Edwin AugustThe Young Woman's Sweetheart
Mae MarshThe Young Woman's Companion
Alfred PagetThe Leader of the Smugglers
Charles Hill MailesThe Revenue Officer / Policeman
Charles WestThe Go-BetweenKeywords
Race against timeGang of thievesWoman in perilAbductionHeld captiveCaptiveCoast guardSilent filmSmugglersTaken captiveCaptive woman
Movie DNA
Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityRace Against Time · Gang Of Thieves · Woman In PerilDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference260506Actor preference379909 · 141599 · 260454
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Frequently asked questions about The Lesser Evil
What is The Lesser Evil about?
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.
How long is The Lesser Evil?
The Lesser Evil has a runtime of 14 minutes.