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The Drummer of the 8th

The Drummer of the 8th

191328m
HistoryWarDrama

Status

Released

Release

1913

Runtime

28m

Storyline

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.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
28m
May 28, 1913
Languages
No Language
Director
Jay Hunt
Jay Hunt
Production
Broncho Film Company
Broncho Film Company
Production Countries
United States of America

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