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The Brand of Cowardice
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Wikipedia article
'The Brand of Cowardice' is a 1916 silent film starring Lionel Barrymore and released through Metro Pictures. It is a lost film.'The American Film Institute Catalog Feature Films: 1911-20' by The American Film Institute, c.1988
Plot
After Cyril Hamilton refuses to follow his father-in-law Colonel Gordon West's National Guard unit into action in the Mexican Border War, his fianc Marcia West breaks up with him. He ashamedly enlists in another regiment and goes west but alienates all of his fellow soldiers with his pompous behavior. However, he finally redeems himself by rescuing Marcia from the bandit Navarete. Although they are overwhelmed by Navarete's forces after killing him, they are rescued by Colonel West's forces and marry.
Cast
*Lionel Barrymore as Cyril Hamilton
*Grace Valentine as Marcia West
*Robert Cummings as Colonel Gordon West
*Kate Blancke as Mrs. West
*John Davidson as Navarete
*Frank Montgomery as Idiqui
*Louis Wolheim as Corporal Mallin
*Tula Belle as Ran, Isiqui's daughter
Production
The film was shot in Huntington and Tarrytown, New York. Battle scenes were shot in New Hampton using local convicts as extras.
See also
*Lionel Barrymore filmography
References
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