The Coward

1915

1h 9m

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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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Thomas H. Ince(story by)
Thomas H. Ince(screenplay by)
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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

Writers

Thomas H. Ince(story by)
Thomas H. Ince(screenplay by)

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Release date

November 14, 1915 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

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Production companies

New York Motion Picture
Kay-Bee Pictures

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