The read
It runs a compact 1h 9m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
14 audience votes
Key crew
- Ruth Ann BaldwinDirector
- Ruth Ann BaldwinWriter
Cast
- 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)
Stills
Themes
silent filmwoman director