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The Coward

57.00%|November 14, 1915|Drama, War, History

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.

Featured Crew

Reginald Barker
Director
Thomas H. Ince
Story
Thomas H. Ince
Screenplay

Cast

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

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