The Coward (1915)
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.
Director: Reginald Barker
Genre: Drama, War, History
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: November 14, 1915
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
Screenplay
- Thomas H. Ince (Story)
- Thomas H. Ince (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Robert Newhard, Joseph H. August
Production: New York Motion Picture, Kay-Bee Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
American Civil War: Brother vs Brother
Keywords
civil war
More Films by Director: Reginald Barker
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Coward about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Coward?
- The Coward was directed by Reginald Barker.
- Who stars in The Coward?
- The Coward stars Frank Keenan, Charles Ray, Gertrude Claire, John Gilbert, Patricia Palmer, Nick Cogley.
- How long is The Coward?
- The Coward has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is The Coward?
- The Coward is a Drama, War, History film.
- Where was The Coward produced?
- The Coward was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Coward?
- The themes of The Coward include: American Civil War: Brother vs Brother.