'49 – '17(1917)
The Dramatic Story of an Attempt to Bring back the Days of '49
'49 – '17 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.
'49 – '17 (1917) is a western and drama film directed by Ruth Ann Baldwin, released on October 15, 1917 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars Joseph W. Girard, Leo Pierson, William Dyer and Mattie Witting. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Ruth Ann Baldwin
- Writers:
- William Wallace Cook, Ruth Ann Baldwin
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen S. Norton
- Production:
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
- Status:
- Released
'49 – '17 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joseph W. Girard
as Judge Brand
Leo Pierson
as Tom Reeves aka Tom Robbins
William Dyer
as J. Gordon Castle
- Mattie Witting
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)
Lon Poff
as Bald-Headed Wrangler (uncredited)
- Harry L. Rattenberry
Harry L. Rattenberry
as Colonel Hungerford (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Ruth Ann Baldwin, written by William Wallace Cook and Ruth Ann Baldwin.
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'49 – '17 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 14 ratings.
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'49 – '17 – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in '49 – '17?
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The main cast of '49 – '17 (1917) includes Joseph W. Girard, Leo Pierson, William Dyer, Mattie Witting and George C. Pearce. The film was directed by Ruth Ann Baldwin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was '49 – '17 released?
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'49 – '17 was released on October 15, 1917 and runs for 1h 9m.
Is '49 – '17 worth watching?
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'49 – '17 (1917) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.