The Coward

Reginald Barker
1915-11-14


5.7
69 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Frank Keenan Col. Jefferson Beverly Winslow Unowned
Charles Ray Frank Winslow Unowned
Gertrude Claire Mrs. Elizabeth Winslow Unowned
John Gilbert A Young Virginian (uncredited) Unowned
Patricia Palmer Amy Unowned
Nick Cogley A Negro Servant Unowned
Charles K. French A Confederate Commander Unowned
Minnie Devereaux Mammy Unowned
Bob Kortman A Union Officer Unowned
Leo Willis A Union Soldier Unowned