Cowardice Court
“The thrilling story of a young girl who is driven into happiness by a cruel sister-in-law, in which PEGGY HYLAND appears as the heroine.”
Synopsis
A feud in the Adirondack Mountains develops when Randolph Shaw will not give up a shack and its acreage adjoining the estate of Lord Cecil Bazelhurst, whose wife, the former Evelyn Banks of Jersey City, married him for his title and now wants to get rid of Randolph's ugly shack. When Randolph meets Cecil's sister Penelope, a romance begins which is furthered after one of the Bazelhurst servants shoots Randolph in the arm for trespassing and Penelope, who earlier had looked upon the feud as a joke, runs away to Randolph's house and accepts his engagement proposal. Cecil and his men pursue Penelope, but are frightened away by Randolph's men and are forced to spend a miserable stormy night in the woods. The next day everyone becomes reconciled when Lady Evelyn realizes that the desired property will now be in the family, and Randolph offers Cecil and his men dry, if ill-fitting, garments to wear.
Top Cast
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Peggy Hyland
The Honorable Penelope Drake
Jack Livingston
Randolph Shaw
Arthur Hoyt
Lord Cecil Bazelhurst
Kathryn Adams
Lady Evelyn Bazelhurst
Burton Law
Tompkins
Bull Montana
Flash Morton
Harry Lonsdale
The Duke
Bertram Grassby
The Count
Gung Wong
Yank Foo
Al McKinnon
The Groom
Evelyn Mulhall
A Guest
Bonnie Hill
A Guest
Robert Dunbar
A Guest
Larry Steers
A Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William C. Dowlan
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Anthony Roach, George Barr McCutcheon
- Original Title
- Cowardice Court
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Excel Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William C. Dowlan
Joseph Anthony Roach, George Barr McCutcheon
William Fox
Department Leadership Roster
William C. Dowlan
Director
Joseph Anthony Roach
Writer
George Barr McCutcheon
Writer
William Fox
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cowardice Court.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cowardice Court
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What is Cowardice Court about?
A feud in the Adirondack Mountains develops when Randolph Shaw will not give up a shack and its acreage adjoining the estate of Lord Cecil Bazelhurst, whose wife, the former Evelyn Banks of Jersey City, married him for his title and now wants to get rid of Randolph's ugly shack. When Randolph meets Cecil's sister Penelope, a romance begins which is furthered after one of the Bazelhurst servants shoots Randolph in the arm for trespassing and Penelope, who earlier had looked upon the feud as a joke, runs away to Randolph's house and accepts his engagement proposal. Cecil and his men pursue Penelope, but are frightened away by Randolph's men and are forced to spend a miserable stormy night in the woods. The next day everyone becomes reconciled when Lady Evelyn realizes that the desired property will now be in the family, and Randolph offers Cecil and his men dry, if ill-fitting, garments to wear.
Who directed Cowardice Court?
Cowardice Court was directed by William C. Dowlan.
Who stars in Cowardice Court?
The principal cast of Cowardice Court includes Peggy Hyland, Jack Livingston, Arthur Hoyt, Kathryn Adams, Burton Law.
When was Cowardice Court released and how long is it?
Cowardice Court was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.