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The Drummer of the 8th

Synopsis

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.

History, War, Drama

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Details

Title:
The Drummer of the 8th

Latest releases:
May 28, 1913

Decade:
Years 1910

Country of origin:
United States of America

Duration
28mn

Genres
History, War, Drama

Actors
Cyril Gardner, Mildred Harris, Frank Borzage

Source:
Public Domain via Wikipedia (Internet Archive)
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