The Drummer of the 8th (1913)
• May 28th, 1913 • 0h 28min
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.
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