The Necessary Evil movie poster

The Necessary Evil

"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."

May 17, 1925 1h 10m

Originally released in 1925. The Necessary Evil is a drama/romance film. directed by George Archainbaud. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ben Lyon, Viola Dana, and Frank Mayo

Synopsis

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

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 17, 1925 100 years ago
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Runtime 1h 10m 70 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • First National Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Necessary Evil about?

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

Who directed The Necessary Evil?

The Necessary Evil was directed by George Archainbaud.

How long is The Necessary Evil?

The Necessary Evil has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).

When was The Necessary Evil released?

The Necessary Evil was released on May 17, 1925 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Necessary Evil?

The main cast of The Necessary Evil includes Ben Lyon, Viola Dana, Frank Mayo, Thomas Holding, Gladys Brockwell.