'49–'17 (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1917, '49–'17 is a western film directed by Ruth Ann Baldwin, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. '49–'17 stars Joseph W. Girard as Judge Brand (as Joseph Girard), Leo Pierson as Tom Reeves aka Tom Robbins, William Dyer as J. Gordon Castle and Mattie Witting as 'Ma' Bobbett (as Martha Witting), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, '49–'17 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch '49–'17 page.
If you liked it. Fans of '49–'17 tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch '49–'17 (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for '49–'17 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is '49–'17 worth watching?
- '49–'17 holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in '49–'17?
- '49–'17 stars Joseph W. Girard, Leo Pierson, William Dyer, Mattie Witting and George C. Pearce.
- When was '49–'17 released?
- '49–'17 was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.