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.

Credits

Reginald BarkerDirector

Frank KeenanCol. Jefferson Beverly Winslow

Charles RayFrank Winslow

Gertrude ClaireMrs. Elizabeth Winslow

John GilbertA Young Virginian (uncredited)