

The Drummer of the 8th (1913)
5.8 ?
May 28, 1913
History, War, Drama
0h 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.
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.
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Cyril Gardner
Billy Durand - the Drummer

Mildred Harris
Mildred Brown

Frank Borzage
Jack Durand