The Drummer of the 8th
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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The Drummer of the 8th
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 28, 1913
Runtime
0h 28m
Genres
History, War, Drama
User Score
58%
Original Title
The Drummer of the 8th
Production Companies
Broncho Film Company
Director
Jay Hunt
Description
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.
