The Coward (1915)
John Brent loses his savings and some of the firm's money in betting on the races. Ever afraid to face the consequence, he decides on suicide. He is saved by Ruth Davis, the girl across the hall, who gives him all her money to pay his debts. He falls in love with her and they are married. A girl is born to the couple, but they are poor and are unable to give the child the care it needs. Their physician tells Brent that the only hope for the child lies in calling a noted specialist. He falls in love with Ruth and she grows to care for the man who is curing her child. The doctor tells Brent that he loves his wife and if he will consent to a divorce he will give the woman and child all the comforts and luxuries they need. The coward, his heart crushed, gives up his wife. Years later, he has become wealthy, while the noted specialist loses, first his fortune, then his life. The girl seeks employment in her father's office without knowing who he is. Infatuated with the girl, Brent struggles with her one night in the office. She denounces him. He goes to her home and learns she is his own daughter. He fights a battle with his cowardly instincts and finally overcomes them. He begs forgiveness of his wife and daughter and the three are reunited.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| H. Tipton Steck | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Sheldon Lewis | |
| Nell Craig | |
| Ernest Maupain | |
| Peggy Sweeney |
