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.

• Reginald BarkerDirector
• Thomas H. InceScreenplay

• 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