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Cast
Frank Keenan
as Col. Jefferson Beverly Winslow
Charles Ray
as Frank Winslow
Gertrude Claire
as Mrs. Elizabeth Winslow
John Gilbert
as A Young Virginian (uncredited)
Patricia Palmer
as Amy
Nick Cogley
as A Negro Servant
Charles K. French
as A Confederate Commander
Minnie Devereaux
as Mammy
Bob Kortman
as A Union Officer
Leo Willis
as A Union Soldier
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1915
Runtime1h 09m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, War, History
Votes15
DirectorReginald Barker
WritersThomas H. Ince
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Coward
About The Coward
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.
Directed by Reginald Barker, The Coward leans on a strong ensemble — Frank Keenan, Charles Ray, Gertrude Claire — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1915.
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