
'49–'17
The Dramatic Story of an Attempt to Bring back the Days of '49
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.
Western
'49–'17
Rating
5.4/10
Release Date
1917-10-15
Runtime
69 minutes
Status
Released
Cast

Joseph W. Girard
Judge Brand

Leo Pierson
Tom Reeves aka Tom Robbins

William Dyer
J. Gordon Castle

Mattie Witting
'Ma' Bobbett

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)

Harry L. Rattenberry
Colonel Hungerford (uncredited)
Production Companies
Universal Film Manufacturing Company