The Drummer of the 8th - 1913

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.

28min
1913
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.9/10

Cast

Mildred Harris profile pictureMildred HarrisMildred Brown
Frank Borzage profile pictureFrank BorzageJack Durand

About The Drummer of the 8th

The Drummer of the 8th 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.

Runtime: 28min

Extra details

Original Title: The Drummer of the 8th
Original Language: English
Directed By: Jay Hunt
Production Companies
Broncho Film Company