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The Coward

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.

Top Cast

  • Frank Keenan

    Frank Keenan

    Col. Jefferson Beverly Winslow

  • Charles Ray

    Charles Ray

    Frank Winslow

  • Gertrude Claire

    Gertrude Claire

    Mrs. Elizabeth Winslow

  • John Gilbert

    John Gilbert

    A Young Virginian (uncredited)

  • Patricia Palmer

    Patricia Palmer

    Amy

  • Nick Cogley

    Nick Cogley

    A Negro Servant

  • Charles K. French

    Charles K. French

    A Confederate Commander

  • Minnie Devereaux

    Minnie Devereaux

    Mammy

  • Bob Kortman

    Bob Kortman

    A Union Officer

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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