The Coward (1915)
77 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.
- Release date
- November 14, 1915
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Frank Keenan as Col. Jefferson Beverly Winslow
- Charles Ray as Frank Winslow
- Gertrude Claire as Mrs. Elizabeth Winslow
- Patricia Palmer as Amy
- Nick Cogley as A Negro Servant
- Charles K. French as A Confederate Commander
- Minnie Devereaux as Mammy
- John Gilbert as A Young Virginian
- Bob Kortman as A Union Officer
- Leo Willis as A Union Soldier
Crew
- Reginald Barker · Director
- Thomas H. Ince · Director
- Thomas H. Ince · Writer
- Thomas H. Ince · Producer
- Joseph H. August · Cinematographer
- Robert Newhard · Cinematographer