Courage (1921 film)

Courage is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Sidney Franklin and starring Naomi Childers, Sam De Grasse, and Wellington Playter. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews.

The story revolves around a young woman, Hester Van Alstyne (played by Naomi Childers), who inherits a large fortune but is also burdened with the responsibility of managing her family's estate. She faces numerous challenges, including financial difficulties, dishonest employees, and romantic entanglements. The central theme of the film is Hester's growing courage and determination as she navigates these obstacles and ultimately proves her strength and independence. She fights to save the family business from ruin and find happiness in her personal life.

The film was produced by Clara Kimball Young Corporation and distributed by Select Pictures Corporation. Like many silent films of the era, Courage is now considered a lost film, with no known copies surviving. Information about the film is primarily derived from contemporary reviews and synopses.