Overview
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.
Cast
- Joseph W. Girard as Judge Brand
- Leo Pierson as Tom Reeves aka Tom Robbins
- William Dyer as J. Gordon Castle
- Mattie Witting as 'Ma' Bobbett
- George C. Pearce as Ezra 'Pa' Bobbett
- Jean Hersholt as 'Gentleman Jim' Raynor
- Donna Drew as Peggy Bobbett
- Phyllis Haver as Young Bee Adams
- Bud Osborne as Cowboy Pitchman
- Zasu Pitts as Party Guest (uncredited)