The Drummer of the 8th
5.8
1913
0h 28m
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 Information
Status
Released
Release Date
May 28, 1913
Runtime
0h 28m
Rating
5.8
(4 votes)
Genres
History
War
Drama
Production Companies
Broncho Film Company
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.
