The Drummer of the 8th (1913): Cast
The Drummer of the 8th is a 1913 short war drama directed by Jay Hunt, starring Cyril Gardner as Billy Durand - the Drummer, Frank Borzage and Mildred Harris. It runs 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 28 min
- Director
- Jay Hunt
- Studio
- Broncho Film Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Drummer of the 8th About?
The premise of The Drummer of the 8th without spoilers.
When the Civil War erupts, teenage Billy runs away from home to join the Northern Army as a drummer. He is wounded in battle, captured as a prisoner of war, and manages a daring escape, delivering a vital message to his commanding officer before he is killed in the attempt. The film was preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.
The Drummer of the 8th Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- plan
- escape
- battle
- civil war
- younger brother
- wound
- welcome home party
- prisoner of war
- prison camp
- overhearing
- hiding
- escape from prison
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- enlistment
- drummer boy
- coffin
- capture
The Drummer of the 8th Cast & Characters
Cyril Gardner leads the cast as Billy Durand - the Drummer, with Frank Borzage as Jack Durand and Mildred Harris as Mildred Brown. Directed by Jay Hunt.
- Director Jay Hunt
- Cyril Gardner as Billy Durand - the Drummer
- Frank Borzage as Jack Durand
- Mildred Harris as Mildred Brown
More from Jay Hunt
More films directed by Jay Hunt: The Night Rider, The Last of the Line, The Death Mask and Granddad.
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The Drummer of the 8th FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Drummer of the 8th, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Drummer of the 8th?
The Drummer of the 8th runs 28 minutes.
When was The Drummer of the 8th released?
The Drummer of the 8th was released on May 28, 1913.
Who directed The Drummer of the 8th?
The Drummer of the 8th was directed by Jay Hunt.
More films by Jay Hunt Who is in the cast of The Drummer of the 8th?
The Drummer of the 8th stars Cyril Gardner as Billy Durand - the Drummer, Frank Borzage as Jack Durand and Mildred Harris as Mildred Brown.
Does The Drummer of the 8th have a post-credit scene?
No. The Drummer of the 8th has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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