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 Barker
Director

Frank Keenan
Col. Jefferson Beverly Winslow

Charles Ray
Frank Winslow

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John Gilbert
A Young Virginian (uncredited)

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Amy

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A Negro Servant

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A Confederate Commander

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