The Coward (1915)

Title: The Coward
Original Title: The Coward
Release Date: 1915-11-14
Status: Released
Rating: 5.7/10 (from 14 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Drama, War, History
Production Companies: New York Motion Picture, Kay-Bee Pictures
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.
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

Bob Kortman
A Union Officer

Leo Willis
A Union Soldier