The Coward
| Title | The Coward |
| Publication Type | Film |
| Year of Publication | 1915 |
| Authors | Barker, Reginald |
| Running Time | 77 minutes |
| Date Released | 11/1915 |
| Distributor | Triangle Distributing |
| Country | United States |
| Medium | silent film |
| Publication Language | english |
| Abstract | Confederate soldier Frank Winslow is terrified of the war and eventually runs away from battle. But when he finds himself behind enemy lines with vital information, he must decide between his fear and his conscience. [From IMDb] |
| Cast | Charles Ray Frank Keenan Gertrude Claire Margaret Gibson |
| Credits | Produced by Thomas H. Ince Directed by Reginald Barker Written by Thomas H. Ince and C. Gardner Sullivan Cinematography by Joseph H. August and Robert S. Newhard |
| Genre | Drama, Silent Film |
| Full Text | An example of the national embrace of the Lost Cause in popular culture in the early 20th century, The Coward explores the theme of courage in battle. The elderly Winslow, a proud and prominent Virginia planter, volunteers his and his son's service to the Confederate Army. When the son deserts due to cowardice, his father takes his place. The young son redeems himself when he obtains intelligence about Union army strategy and conveys it to the Confederate army. |
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