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Release Year1913
Runtime0h 28m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, War, Drama
Votes4
DirectorJay Hunt
WritersJay Hunt
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsThe Drummer of the 8th
About The Drummer of the 8th
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.
Directed by Jay Hunt, The Drummer of the 8th leans on a strong ensemble — Cyril Gardner, Mildred Harris, Frank Borzage — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1913.
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