The Gay Defender (1927)

A tale of New Spain, of cracking whips, of swishing crinoline, or bold Americanos, and dashing Dons.

Directed by Gregory La Cava1h 10mDrama,Western,Romance

Real-life outlaw Joaquin Murietta, who (according to this film, anyway) is a latter-day Robin Hood, dedicated to driving land-grabbers and corrupt politicians out of Spanish California.

Year
1927
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
10 December 1927
TMDB
9.0 (1)
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Thelma Todd
Thelma Todd
Ruth Ainsworth
Richard Dix
Richard Dix
Joaquin Murrieta
Fred Kohler
Fred Kohler
Jake Hamby
Jerry Mandy
Jerry Mandy
Chombo
Robert Brower
Robert Brower
Ferdinand Murrieta
H
Harry Holden
Padre Sebastian
Fred Esmelton
Fred Esmelton
Commissioner Ainsworth
Frances Raymond
Frances Raymond
Aunt Emily
Ernie Adams
Ernie Adams
Bart Hamby
Augustina López
Augustina López
Extra (uncredited)

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