The Drummer of the 8th

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 28, 1913

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Broncho Film Company

Cast

Mildred Harris,Frank Borzage,Cyril Gardner

Director

Jay Hunt

Producer

Thomas H. Ince

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0002816