The Coward

1915Directed by Reginald Barker

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Released: November 14, 1915
Runtime: 1h 9m

About The Coward

Drama
War
History

Synopsis

Set during the American Civil War, Keenan stars as a Virginia colonel and Charles Ray as his weak-willed son. The son is forced, at gunpoint, by his father to enlist in the Confederate army. He is terrified by the war and deserts during a battle. The film focuses on the son's struggle to overcome his cowardice.

Director: Reginald Barker
Writer: Thomas H. Ince

Principal cast

In billing order

Frank KeenanCol. Jefferson Beverly Winslow
Charles RayFrank Winslow
Gertrude ClaireMrs. Elizabeth Winslow
John GilbertA Young Virginian (uncredited)
Patricia PalmerAmy
Nick CogleyA Negro Servant

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