The Gay Defender (1927)
A tale of New Spain, of cracking whips, of swishing crinoline, or bold Americanos, and dashing Dons.
1927 · 1h 10m · Drama, Western, Romance
Genres: Drama, 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.
Director: Gregory La Cava
Writers: Kenneth Raisbeck, Grover Jones, Ray Harris
Cast
Thelma Todd as Ruth AinsworthRichard Dix as Joaquin MurrietaFred Kohler as Jake HambyJerry Mandy as ChomboRobert Brower as Ferdinand MurrietaHarry Holden as Padre SebastianFred Esmelton as Commissioner AinsworthFrances Raymond as Aunt EmilyErnie Adams as Bart HambyAugustina López as Extra (uncredited)More like this
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