’49–’17

A judge from the 1849 gold rush era enlists an acting troupe to stage the excitement of the past in this whimsical silent Western. Their playful reenactment takes a darker turn when the discovery of an actual gold mine stirs up trouble. Chaos ensues as a vicious gambler kidnaps a local girl, thrusting the troupe into a real-life adventure. As they navigate danger and deception, the lines between performance and reality blur, leading to an unexpected showdown that tests their courage and resolve.