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Bobby the Coward

1911Movie18 min

ComedyDrama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3

A nostalgic comedy movie about history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

Bobby's girlfriend thinks he's a coward when he refuses to fight a gang of toughs after they insult him. But when the gang breaks into his apartment, he fights them off, and wins his girlfriend's respect again.

Feels like

  • Silent Film Era
  • Early Cinema
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Cowardice and Bravery
  • Winning Affection
  • Historical Setting
  • Physical Humor
  • Simple Narrative

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
D.W. Griffith
Written by
Dell Henderson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 13, 1911 · 18 min · Comedy, Drama, Crime

Released
July 13, 1911
Runtime
18 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Bobby the Coward worth watching?"

Questions about Bobby the Coward

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Bobby the Coward worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.3).

Is Bobby the Coward okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Bobby the Coward make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Bobby the Coward?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.