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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
111 years ago
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Portrait of Cyril GardnerCyril Gardner
Cyril Gardner was
14 in The Drummer of the 8th
as 'Billy Durand - the Drummer'.
Mon, May 30 1898 –
Wed, Dec 30 1942
Portrait of Mildred HarrisMildred Harris
Mildred Harris was
11 in The Drummer of the 8th
as 'Mildred Brown'.
Wed, Nov 27 1901 –
Thu, Jul 20 1944
Portrait of Frank BorzageFrank Borzage
Frank Borzage was
19 in The Drummer of the 8th
as 'Jack Durand'.
Mon, Apr 23 1894 –
Tue, Jun 19 1962

Crew

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