The Coward

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1915 · 69 min · Drama · War · History · TMDB 5.8/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Reginald Barker

Cast

• Frank Keenan — Col. Jefferson Beverly Winslow
• Charles Ray — Frank Winslow
• Gertrude Claire — Mrs. Elizabeth Winslow
• John Gilbert — A Young Virginian (uncredited)
• Patricia Palmer — Amy