The Coward (1915)

  • NR
  • 11/14/1915 (US)
  • Drama, War, History
  • 1h 9m

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.

Reginald Barker

Director

Thomas H. Ince

Story, Screenplay

Cast

Frank Keenan's headshot

Frank Keenan

Col. Jefferson Beverly Winslow
Charles Ray's headshot

Charles Ray

Frank Winslow
Gertrude Claire's headshot

Gertrude Claire

Mrs. Elizabeth Winslow
John Gilbert's headshot

John Gilbert

A Young Virginian (uncredited)
Patricia Palmer's headshot

Patricia Palmer

Amy
Nick Cogley's headshot

Nick Cogley

A Negro Servant
Charles K. French's headshot

Charles K. French

A Confederate Commander
Minnie Devereaux's headshot

Minnie Devereaux

Mammy

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