The Drummer of the 8th (1913)
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.

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Cyril Gardner Cyril Gardner As: Billy Durand - the Drummer
Mildred Harris Mildred Harris As: Mildred Brown
Frank Borzage Frank Borzage As: Jack Durand
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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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Genres: History, War, Drama

Language: No Language

Release Date: 28 May 1913

Country: US

Runtime: 28m

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Company: Broncho Film Company

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Cast

Cyril Gardner

Cyril Gardner

Billy Durand - the Drummer

Mildred Harris

Mildred Harris

Mildred Brown

Frank Borzage

Frank Borzage

Jack Durand

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Jay Hunt

Jay Hunt

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