The Drummer of the 8th

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The Drummer of the 8th (1913)

Directed by Jay Hunt

History, War, Drama · 28m

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.

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Cast

Cyril Gardner Billy Durand - the Drummer Mildred Harris Mildred Brown Frank Borzage Jack Durand

Crew

Director
Jay Hunt
Producer
Thomas H. Ince

Details

Release date
1913-05-28
Runtime
28m
Genres
History, War, Drama
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
No Language
Countries
United States of America
Production
Broncho Film Company