The Coward
The Coward is a 1915 American silent historical war drama film directed by Reginald Barker and produced by Thomas H. Ince. Ince also wrote the film's scenario with C. Gardner Sullivan, from a story Ince had bought from writer (and future director) Edward Sloman. The film stars Frank Keenan and Charles Ray. John Gilbert also appears in an uncredited bit part. A copy of The Coward is preserved at the Museum of Modern Art.
Plot
Set during the American Civil War, Keenan stars as a Virginia colonel, with Charles Ray as his weak-willed son. The son is forced, at gunpoint, by his father to enlist in the Confederate States Army. He is terrified by the war and deserts during a battle. The film focuses on the son's struggle to overcome his cowardice.
More details
| author | Thomas H. Ince |
|---|---|
| contentLocation | Virginia |
| director | Reginald Barker Thomas H. Ince |
| genre | drama historical |
| keywords | american civil war civil war confederate states army force |
| producer | Thomas H. Ince |
| productionCompany | Kay-Bee Pictures New York Motion Picture |
| publisher | Triangle Film Corporation |
| theme | silent war |