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The Gay Defender

1927 · 70 min · Drama · Western · Romance

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

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.

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Creators

Gregory La Cava — Director

Top cast

Thelma Todd portraitThelma ToddRuth AinsworthRichard Dix portraitRichard DixJoaquin MurrietaFred Kohler portraitFred KohlerJake HambyJerry Mandy portraitJerry MandyChomboRobert Brower portraitRobert BrowerFerdinand MurrietaHHarry HoldenPadre SebastianFred Esmelton portraitFred EsmeltonCommissioner AinsworthFrances Raymond portraitFrances RaymondAunt EmilyErnie Adams portraitErnie AdamsBart HambyAugustina López portraitAugustina LópezExtra (uncredited)

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