'49 – '17 (1917)

5.8/10 • 69 min • Western Drama

Overview

A judge who had taken part in the gold rush of 1849 hires an acting troupe to recreate the experience in this rather fanciful silent Western. The make-believe turns serious when a real gold mine is discovered nearby and a local girl is kidnapped by a nasty gambler.

Cast

Joseph W. Girard

Judge Brand

Leo Pierson

Tom Reeves aka Tom Robbins

William Dyer

J. Gordon Castle

George C. Pearce

Ezra 'Pa' Bobbett

Jean Hersholt

'Gentleman Jim' Raynor

Donna Drew

Peggy Bobbett

Phyllis Haver

Young Bee Adams

Bud Osborne

Cowboy Pitchman

Zasu Pitts

Party Guest (uncredited)

Lon Poff

Bald-Headed Wrangler (uncredited)

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