The Drummer of the 8th
First aired on May 28, 1913
Runtime: 28 mins
60%
Genres: History, War, Drama
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Cyril Gardner | Billy Durand - the Drummer
Mildred Harris | Mildred Brown
Frank Borzage | Jack Durand
Featured Crew
Jay Hunt | Director
Thomas H. Ince | Producer
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