The Coward

Nov 14, 1915

1h 9m

★ 5.8

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.

Genres

Drama

War

History

Production Companies

New York Motion Picture

Kay-Bee Pictures

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Cast

Col. Jefferson Beverly Winslow

Frank Keenan

Frank Winslow

Charles Ray

Mrs. Elizabeth Winslow

Gertrude Claire

A Young Virginian (uncredited)

John Gilbert

Amy

Patricia Palmer

A Negro Servant

Nick Cogley

A Confederate Commander

Charles K. French

Mammy

Minnie Devereaux

A Union Officer

Bob Kortman

A Union Soldier

Leo Willis

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