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.
Credits
The Drummer of the 8th Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Mildred Harris
She was 11, 42 years old when she died
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as Mildred Brown |
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Frank Borzage
He was 19, 68 years old when he died
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as Jack Durand |
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Cyril Gardner
He was 14, 44 years old when he died
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as Billy Durand - the Drummer |
The Drummer of the 8th Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Thomas H. Ince as Director. He was 30 (42) years old when He died
|
Directing |
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Thomas H. Ince as Producer. He was 30 (42) years old when He died
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Production |
