The Drummer of the 8th

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The Drummer of the 8th

When the Civil War begins, young Billy runs away from home to enlist in the Northern Army as a drummer; he's wounded in battle and taken prisoner. He manages to escape and deliver an important message to his commanding officer, but loses his life in the process. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.

Release Date

1913-05-28

Year

1913

Duration

28m

Status

Released

Score

5.80

Cast

Cyril Gardner

Cyril Gardner

Billy Durand - the Drummer

Mildred Harris

Mildred Harris

Mildred Brown

Frank Borzage

Frank Borzage

Jack Durand