Movie Description

The Drummer of the 8th

(1913)

Overview

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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Original TitleThe Drummer of the 8th

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1913-05-28

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 00h 28m

Production CompaniesBroncho Film Company

Genres

  • History
  • War
  • Drama