'49 – '17
1917, English. Directed by Ruth Ann Baldwin.
The Dramatic Story of an Attempt to Bring back the Days of '49
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Ruth Ann BaldwinDirector
- Joseph W. GirardJudge Brand
- Leo PiersonTom Reeves aka Tom Robbins
- William DyerJ. Gordon Castle
- Mattie Witting'Ma' Bobbett
- George C. PearceEzra 'Pa' Bobbett
- Jean Hersholt'Gentleman Jim' Raynor
- Donna DrewPeggy Bobbett
- Phyllis HaverYoung Bee Adams
- Bud OsborneCowboy Pitchman
- Zasu PittsParty Guest (uncredited)
- Lon PoffBald-Headed Wrangler (uncredited)
- Harry L. RattenberryColonel Hungerford (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 15 October 1917
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Wallace Cook, Ruth Ann Baldwin
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'49 – '17 runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
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'49 – '17 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
'49 – '17 is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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'49 – '17 isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like '49 – '17?
If you liked '49 – '17, try The Proud Rebel, True Grit, Union Pacific.
Who directed '49 – '17?
'49 – '17 (1917) was directed by Ruth Ann Baldwin and stars Joseph W. Girard, Leo Pierson, William Dyer.