The Drummer of the 8th (1913)

1913 · Silent film · 28 min · dir. Jay Hunt

• History
• War
• Drama

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Synopsis

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.

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Details

Director

Jay Hunt

Studio

Broncho Film Company

Released

1913-05-28

Running time

28 minutes

Cast & crew

• Jay Hunt Director
• Cyril Gardner
• Mildred Harris
• Frank Borzage

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