The Lesser Evil (1912 American Short Silent Drama 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