title: The Lesser Evil (1912 film)
text: # The Lesser Evil (1912 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
  