civil war

The Coward (1915)

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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 & Crew

Director
Reginald Barker
  • Profile picture of Frank Keenan
    Col. Jefferson Beverly Winslow Frank Keenan
  • Profile picture of Charles Ray
    Frank Winslow Charles Ray
  • Profile picture of Gertrude Claire
    Mrs. Elizabeth Winslow Gertrude Claire
  • Profile picture of John Gilbert
    A Young Virginian (uncredited) John Gilbert
  • Profile picture of Patricia Palmer
    Amy Patricia Palmer
  • Profile picture of Nick Cogley
    A Negro Servant Nick Cogley
  • Profile picture of Charles K. French
    A Confederate Commander Charles K. French
  • Profile picture of Bob Kortman
    A Union Officer Bob Kortman

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Keywords

  • civil war