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.
Top Cast
JO
Joseph W. GirardJudge Brand
LE
Leo PiersonTom Reeves aka Tom Robbins
WI
William DyerJ. Gordon Castle
MA
Mattie Witting'Ma' Bobbett
GE
George C. PearceEzra 'Pa' Bobbett
JE
Jean Hersholt'Gentleman Jim' Raynor
DO
Donna DrewPeggy Bobbett
PH
Phyllis HaverYoung Bee Adams
BU
Bud OsborneCowboy Pitchman
ZA
Zasu PittsParty Guest (uncredited)
LO
Lon PoffBald-Headed Wrangler (uncredited)
HA
Harry L. RattenberryColonel Hungerford (uncredited)