49-17 (1917)
Directed by Ruth Ann Baldwin
Genres - Western |
Sub-Genres - Costume Adventure |
Release Date - Oct 15, 1917 (USA - Unknown), Oct 15, 1917 (USA) |
Run Time - 61 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hans J. Wollstein
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 (Donna Drew) is kidnapped by a nasty gambler (Jean Hersholt). Filmed near San Diego, California, the '49 - '17 is notable for having been directed by a woman, Universal scenario-writer Ruth Ann Baldwin. Miss Baldwin directed or co-directed a handful of feature films, several of which, including this one, featured her husband Leo O. Pierson in important roles. Baldwin returned to screen writing in 1919.