United States / Oct 15, 1917 / NR
The Dramatic Story of an Attempt to Bring back the Days of '49
1h 9min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Genres
Western
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | '49–'17 |
| Original language | EN |
| Spoken languages | No Language |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Universal Film Manufacturing Company |
| Release date | 15 ottobre 1917 |
| Writer | William Wallace Cook, Ruth Ann Baldwin |
| Cinematography | Stephen S. Norton |
| Assistant directors | Ruth Ann Baldwin |
| Camera operators | Stephen S. Norton |
| Additional photography | Stephen S. Norton |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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