The Coward

Overview

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.

Directed by Reginald Barker

Top 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

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