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UNITED STATES · 1912

The Lesser Evil

D.W. Griffith
Classical Hollywood abduction smuggling mutiny betrayal crime
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Synopsis

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.

Year1912
CountryUnited States
DirectorD.W. Griffith
MovementClassical Hollywood
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