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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

History,

War,

Drama

Duration:

28 minutes

Year:

1913

Director:

Jay Hunt

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Company:

Broncho Film Company

Cast:

Billy Durand - the Drummer

Mildred Brown

Jack Durand

Crew:

Producer

Director