The Drummer of the 8th (1913)

  • NR
  • 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.

Jay Hunt

Director

Cast

Cyril Gardner's headshot

Cyril Gardner

Billy Durand - the Drummer
Mildred Harris's headshot

Mildred Harris

Mildred Brown
Frank Borzage's headshot

Frank Borzage

Jack Durand

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