The Drummer of the 8th (1913)

05/28/1913 (US) • History, War, Drama • 28m

Overview

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.

The Drummer of the 8th (1913)

05/28/1913 (US) • 28m

History, War, Drama

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Cyril Gardner

Billy Durand - the Drummer

Mildred Harris

Mildred Brown

Frank Borzage

Jack Durand

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