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
Writer:
Thomas H. Ince
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Frank Keenan as Col. Jefferson Beverly Winslow |
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Charles Ray as Frank Winslow |
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Gertrude Claire as Mrs. Elizabeth Winslow |
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John Gilbert as A Young Virginian (uncredited) |
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Patricia Palmer as Amy |
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Nick Cogley as A Negro Servant |
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Charles K. French as A Confederate Commander |
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Minnie Devereaux as Mammy |
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Bob Kortman as A Union Officer |
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Leo Willis as A Union Soldier |
| Directing | Reginald Barker | Director |
| Writing | Thomas H. Ince | Story |
| Writing | Thomas H. Ince | Screenplay |
| Production | Thomas H. Ince | Producer |
| Camera | Joseph H. August | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Robert Newhard | Director of Photography |