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.”
Synopsis
Ben Lyon and Viola Dana co-star in this heavy society drama
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 17, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Vincent Benet, Eve Unsell
- Original Title
- The Necessary Evil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Archainbaud
Stephen Vincent Benet, Eve Unsell
Department Leadership Roster
George Archainbaud
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Necessary Evil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in The Necessary Evil?
The principal cast of The Necessary Evil includes Ben Lyon, Viola Dana, Frank Mayo, Thomas Holding, Gladys Brockwell.
When was The Necessary Evil released and how long is it?
The Necessary Evil was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.