The Coward
1915, English. Directed by Reginald Barker.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Reginald BarkerDirector
- 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 Soldier
Details
- Released
- 14 November 1915
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Thomas H. Ince
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The Coward runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
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The Coward isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 November 1915. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Coward?
The Coward (1915) was directed by Reginald Barker and stars Frank Keenan, Charles Ray, Gertrude Claire.