The Drummer of the 8th
1913 · 28 min · ★ 5.8 · 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.
Directed by Jay Hunt
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Cyril Gardner Billy Durand - the Drummer -
Mildred Harris Mildred Brown -
Frank Borzage Jack Durand
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