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The Coward

57 %|Nov 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
Thomas H. Ince
Producer
Joseph H. August
Director of Photography
Robert Newhard
Director of Photography

Cast

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Frank Keenan
Col. Jefferson Beverly Winslow
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Charles Ray
Frank Winslow
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Gertrude Claire
Mrs. Elizabeth Winslow
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John Gilbert
A Young Virginian (uncredited)
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Nick Cogley
A Negro Servant
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Charles K. French
A Confederate Commander
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Bob Kortman
A Union Officer
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Leo Willis
A Union Soldier