'49–'17

Ruth Ann Baldwin
1917-10-15

The Dramatic Story of an Attempt to Bring back the Days of '49
5.4
69 min

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

Name Character Team
Joseph W. Girard Judge Brand Unowned
Leo Pierson Tom Reeves aka Tom Robbins Unowned
William Dyer J. Gordon Castle Unowned
Mattie Witting 'Ma' Bobbett Unowned
George C. Pearce Ezra 'Pa' Bobbett Unowned
Jean Hersholt 'Gentleman Jim' Raynor Unowned
Donna Drew Peggy Bobbett Unowned
Phyllis Haver Young Bee Adams Unowned
Bud Osborne Cowboy Pitchman Unowned
Zasu Pitts Party Guest (uncredited) Unowned
Lon Poff Bald-Headed Wrangler (uncredited) Unowned
Harry L. Rattenberry Colonel Hungerford (uncredited) Unowned