The Man Who Was Afraid
Synopsis
Young Benton Clune is not a coward at heart. He is a victim of over-zealous mother love which has grown to exert too great an influence over him. When the President's call to arms comes, Clune's regiment of National Guard prepares. Mrs. Clune is terror-stricken.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred E. Wright
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Brecht Pulver, H. Tipton Steck
- Original Title
- The Man Who Was Afraid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred E. Wright
Mary Brecht Pulver, H. Tipton Steck
Department Leadership Roster
Fred E. Wright
Director
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What is The Man Who Was Afraid about?
Young Benton Clune is not a coward at heart. He is a victim of over-zealous mother love which has grown to exert too great an influence over him. When the President's call to arms comes, Clune's regiment of National Guard prepares. Mrs. Clune is terror-stricken.
Who directed The Man Who Was Afraid?
The Man Who Was Afraid was directed by Fred E. Wright.
Who stars in The Man Who Was Afraid?
The principal cast of The Man Who Was Afraid includes Bryant Washburn, Ernest Maupain, Margaret Watts, Frances Raymond, Mark Ellison.
When was The Man Who Was Afraid released and how long is it?
The Man Who Was Afraid was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.