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'49 – '17

1917-10-15 · 69 min · ★ 5.8

Western · Drama

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.

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Directors
Ruth Ann Baldwin
Production companies
Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joseph W. GirardJoseph W. GirardJudge Brand
Leo PiersonLeo PiersonTom Reeves aka Tom Robbins
William DyerWilliam DyerJ. Gordon Castle
Mattie Witting'Ma' Bobbett
George C. PearceGeorge C. PearceEzra 'Pa' Bobbett
Jean HersholtJean Hersholt'Gentleman Jim' Raynor
Donna DrewDonna DrewPeggy Bobbett
Phyllis HaverPhyllis HaverYoung Bee Adams
Bud OsborneBud OsborneCowboy Pitchman
Zasu PittsZasu PittsParty Guest (uncredited)
Lon PoffLon PoffBald-Headed Wrangler (uncredited)
Harry L. RattenberryColonel Hungerford (uncredited)

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