The Drummer of the 8th
HistoryWarDrama
5.8
5.80h 28m
May 28, 1913
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.
Director
Jay Hunt
Cast
Cyril Gardner
Billy Durand - the Drummer
Mildred Harris
Mildred Brown
Frank Borzage
Jack Durand
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