The Drummer of the 8th (1913)

Run Time: 0h28m | Release: 28 May 1913

Production Countries: United States of America

5.8 / 104 Vote Count

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.