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The Drummer of the 8th
The Drummer of the 8th

The Drummer of the 8th

5.8/10
May 28, 1913
28 minutes
Jay Hunt
History War Drama

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.

Movie Details

Release Date

May 28, 1913

Runtime

28 minutes

Director

Jay Hunt

Rating

5.8/10

Production Companies

Broncho Film Company

Cast

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