The Coward

The Coward — Plot

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
• Runtime
• 69 min
• Genres
• Drama, War, History
• Director
• Reginald Barker

The Coward — Cast

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