The Coward

5.7

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.

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Frank Keenan

Col. Jefferson Beverly Winslow

Charles Ray

Frank Winslow

Gertrude Claire

Mrs. Elizabeth Winslow

John Gilbert

A Young Virginian (uncredited)

Nick Cogley

A Negro Servant

Charles K. French

A Confederate Commander

Bob Kortman

A Union Officer

Leo Willis

A Union Soldier

Camera

Joseph H. August

Director of Photography

Robert Newhard

Director of Photography

Directing

Production

Thomas H. Ince

Producer

Writing

Thomas H. Ince

Screenplay

Camera

Joseph H. August

Director of Photography

Robert Newhard

Director of Photography

Directing

Production

Thomas H. Ince

Producer

Writing

Thomas H. Ince

Screenplay