The Coward (1915)
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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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Frank KeenanCol. Jefferson Beverly Winslow
Charles RayFrank Winslow
Gertrude ClaireMrs. Elizabeth Winslow
John GilbertA Young Virginian (uncredited)
Patricia PalmerAmy
Nick CogleyA Negro Servant
Charles K. FrenchA Confederate Commander
Minnie DevereauxMammy
Bob KortmanA Union Officer
Leo WillisA Union SoldierKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityDrama · War · HistoryTheme affinityCivil WarDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityWar · Civil WarDirector preference340224
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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.
How long is The Coward?
The Coward has a runtime of 77 minutes.