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The Drummer of the 8th

History
War
28 mins
5.8
1913

Description

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.

Casts:

Cyril Gardner
Mildred Harris
Frank Borzage

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