'49–'17
The Dramatic Story of an Attempt to Bring back the Days of '49
5.8
1917
1h 9m
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.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
October 15, 1917
Runtime
1h 9m
Rating
5.8
(14 votes)
Genres
Western
Production Companies
Universal Film Manufacturing Company
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.
