The Drummer of the 8th

1913 28m ★5.8

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.

Release Date May 28, 1913
Runtime 28m
Language English
Director Jay Hunt
Category History, War, Drama
Rating 5.8 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1913
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