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'49–'17 (1917)

1917-10-15 · 1h 1m · EN
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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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Ruth Ann BaldwinDirector, Writer

Top billed cast

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Joseph W. GirardJoseph W. GirardJudge Brand (as Joseph Girard)Leo PiersonLeo PiersonTom Reeves aka Tom RobbinsWilliam DyerWilliam DyerJ. Gordon CastleMattie WittingMattie Witting'Ma' Bobbett (as Martha Witting)George C. PearceGeorge C. PearceEzra 'Pa' Bobbett (as George Pearce)Jean HersholtJean Hersholt'Gentleman Jim' RaynorDonna DrewDonna DrewPeggy BobbettPhyllis HaverPhyllis HaverYoung Bee AdamsBud OsborneBud OsborneCowboy PitchmanZasu PittsZasu PittsParty Guest (uncredited)Lon PoffLon PoffBald-Headed Wrangler (uncredited)Harry L. RattenberryHarry L. RattenberryColonel Hungerford (uncredited)

Keywords

Woman directorSilent film

Movie DNA

Genre affinityWesternTheme affinityWoman Director · Silent FilmPacingShortDirector preference670888Actor preference274672 · 276049 · 308920Country preferenceUs

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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 discovered nearby and a local girl is kidnapped by a nasty gambler.

How long is '49–'17?

'49–'17 has a runtime of 61 minutes.