The Coward (1915)
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.
- Date of release
- 1915-11-14
- TMDB
- 5.8 / 10 (15)
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Genres
- Drama, War, History
- Director
- Reginald Barker
Casting
- Frank Keenan — Col. Jefferson Beverly Winslow
- Charles Ray — Frank Winslow
- Gertrude Claire — Mrs. Elizabeth Winslow
- John Gilbert — A Young Virginian (uncredited)
- Patricia Palmer — Amy
- Nick Cogley — A Negro Servant
- Charles K. French — A Confederate Commander
- Minnie Devereaux — Mammy
- Bob Kortman — A Union Officer
- Leo Willis — A Union Soldier
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