'49–'17
The Dramatic Story of an Attempt to Bring back the Days of '49
1917-10-15 | 69 minutes
Plot Summary
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
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Joseph W. GirardJudge Brand
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Leo PiersonTom Reeves aka Tom Robbins
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William DyerJ. Gordon Castle
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George C. PearceEzra 'Pa' Bobbett
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Jean Hersholt'Gentleman Jim' Raynor
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Donna DrewPeggy Bobbett
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Phyllis HaverYoung Bee Adams
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Bud OsborneCowboy Pitchman
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Zasu PittsParty Guest (uncredited)
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Lon PoffBald-Headed Wrangler (uncredited)