The Lesser Evil (1912 film)

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The Lesser Evil
Directed by D. W. Griffith
Written byGeorge Hennessy
Starring Blanche Sweet
Edwin August
Cinematography G. W. Bitzer
Distributed by 20th Century Fox
Release date
  • April 29, 1912 (1912-04-29)
Running time
17 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent with English intertitles

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. [1]

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  1. "Silent Era: The Lesser Evil". silentera. Retrieved July 13, 2008.