The Drummer of the 8th
5.8/ 10 4 votes 1913-05-28 0h 28m 0 popularity
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
Cyril Gardner
Billy Durand - the Drummer
Mildred Harris
Mildred Brown
Frank Borzage
Jack Durand
