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.
Director: Jay Hunt
Genre: History, War, Drama
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: May 28, 1913
Cast
- Cyril Gardner - Billy Durand - the Drummer
- Mildred Harris - Mildred Brown
- Frank Borzage - Jack Durand
Production: Broncho Film Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jay Hunt
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Drummer of the 8th about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Drummer of the 8th?
- The Drummer of the 8th was directed by Jay Hunt.
- Who stars in The Drummer of the 8th?
- The Drummer of the 8th stars Cyril Gardner, Mildred Harris, Frank Borzage.
- How long is The Drummer of the 8th?
- The Drummer of the 8th has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is The Drummer of the 8th?
- The Drummer of the 8th is a History, War, Drama film.
- Where was The Drummer of the 8th produced?
- The Drummer of the 8th was produced in United States of America.