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.
Starring
Cyril Gardner, Mildred Harris, Frank Borzage
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Drummer of the 8th was released 113 years ago in 1913.
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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...
The Drummer of the 8th is a History, War, Drama film with a runtime of 0h 28m.
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What is The Drummer of the 8th about?
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.
How long is The Drummer of the 8th?
The Drummer of the 8th has a runtime of 28 minutes (0h 28m).
Who stars in The Drummer of the 8th?
The cast of The Drummer of the 8th includes Cyril Gardner, Mildred Harris, Frank Borzage.
What is the rating of The Drummer of the 8th?
The Drummer of the 8th has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
History
War
Drama