- HD 1080
- Runtime: 28m.
- Status: Released
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- Languages: en
- Country: United States of America
- Director: Jay Hunt
- Stars: Cyril Gardner, Mildred Harris, Frank Borzage
- keywords: preserved film
- Production_studio: Broncho Film Company
- The The Drummer of the 8th is featured in the top rankings of 1913
- #3 in Top Drama Movies of 1913
- #1 in Top War Movies of 1913
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.