The read
It runs a compact 28m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Jay HuntDirector
Cast
- Cyril GardnerBilly Durand - the Drummer
- Mildred HarrisMildred Brown
- Frank BorzageJack Durand