
'49–'17
Western
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.
Top Cast


Joseph W. Girard
Joseph W. Girard
Judge Brand
Joseph W. Girard
Judge Brand


Leo Pierson
Leo Pierson
Tom Reeves aka Tom Robbins
Leo Pierson
Tom Reeves aka Tom Robbins


William Dyer
William Dyer
J. Gordon Castle
William Dyer
J. Gordon Castle
Mattie Witting
Mattie Witting
'Ma' Bobbett
Mattie Witting
'Ma' Bobbett


George C. Pearce
George C. Pearce
Ezra 'Pa' Bobbett
George C. Pearce
Ezra 'Pa' Bobbett


Jean Hersholt
Jean Hersholt
'Gentleman Jim' Raynor
Jean Hersholt
'Gentleman Jim' Raynor


Donna Drew
Donna Drew
Peggy Bobbett
Donna Drew
Peggy Bobbett


Phyllis Haver
Phyllis Haver
Young Bee Adams
Phyllis Haver
Young Bee Adams


Bud Osborne
Bud Osborne
Cowboy Pitchman
Bud Osborne
Cowboy Pitchman


Zasu Pitts
Zasu Pitts
Party Guest (uncredited)
Zasu Pitts
Party Guest (uncredited)
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