The read
It runs a compact 1h 9m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
15 audience votes
Key crew
- Reginald BarkerDirector
- Thomas H. InceScreenplay
Cast
- 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
Stills
Themes
civil war