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.

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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