Poster of The Drummer of the 8th

The Drummer of the 8th

Plot: 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
Release Date: Wednesday, May 28 1913
112 years ago
Genres: History, War, Drama
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Portrait of Cyril GardnerCyril Gardner. Cyril Gardner was 14 in The Drummer of the 8th as 'Billy Durand - the Drummer'.
Birthday: Mon, May 30 1898 –
Died: Wed, Dec 30 1942
Portrait of Mildred HarrisMildred Harris. Mildred Harris was 11 in The Drummer of the 8th as 'Mildred Brown'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 27 1901 –
Died: Thu, Jul 20 1944
Portrait of Frank BorzageFrank Borzage. Frank Borzage was 19 in The Drummer of the 8th as 'Jack Durand'.
Birthday: Mon, Apr 23 1894 –
Died: Tue, Jun 19 1962

Crew

Portrait of Jay HuntJay Hunt. Jay Hunt was 57 in The Drummer of the 8th as 'Director'
Birthday: Sat, Aug 04 1855 –
Died: Fri, Nov 18 1932
Portrait of Thomas H. InceThomas H. Ince. Thomas H. Ince was 30 in The Drummer of the 8th as 'Producer'
Birthday: Thu, Nov 16 1882 –
Died: Wed, Nov 19 1924