'49–'17
"The Dramatic Story of an Attempt to Bring back the Days of '49"
Originally released in 1917. '49–'17 is a western film. directed by Ruth Ann Baldwin. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joseph W. Girard, Leo Pierson, and William Dyer
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 15, 1917
108 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joseph W. Girard
as Judge Brand
Leo Pierson
as Tom Reeves aka Tom Robbins
William Dyer
as J. Gordon Castle
Mattie Witting
as 'Ma' Bobbett
George C. Pearce
as Ezra 'Pa' Bobbett
Jean Hersholt
as 'Gentleman Jim' Raynor
Donna Drew
as Peggy Bobbett
Phyllis Haver
as Young Bee Adams
Bud Osborne
as Cowboy Pitchman
Zasu Pitts
as Party Guest (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is '49–'17 about?
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...
Who directed '49–'17?
'49–'17 was directed by Ruth Ann Baldwin.
How long is '49–'17?
'49–'17 has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was '49–'17 released?
'49–'17 was released on October 15, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in '49–'17?
The main cast of '49–'17 includes Joseph W. Girard, Leo Pierson, William Dyer, Mattie Witting, George C. Pearce.