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The Necessary Evil (1925)

1925-05-17 · 1h 10m · EN
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A tremendous drama of tangled loves-and a youth who came back from the depths to claim his own-made by Earl Hudson who gave you "Black Oxen" and other big successes.

Ben Lyon and Viola Dana co-star in this heavy society drama

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George ArchainbaudDirector

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Ben LyonBen LyonFrank JeromeViola DanaViola DanaShirley HolmesFrank MayoFrank MayoDick JeromeThomas HoldingThomas HoldingDavid DevanantGladys BrockwellGladys BrockwellFrances JeromeMary ThurmanMary ThurmanHattieBetty JewelBetty JewelBelleMartha O'DwyerMartha O'DwyerEsther (as Martha Madison)Arthur HousmanArthur HousmanPugBeach CookeBeach CookeReggie

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference338336

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What is The Necessary Evil about?

Ben Lyon and Viola Dana co-star in this heavy society drama

How long is The Necessary Evil?

The Necessary Evil has a runtime of 70 minutes.