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The Gay Defender

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

1927 · 1h 10m · 9.0 on TMDB

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.

Cast

Thelma Todd
Ruth Ainsworth
Richard Dix
Joaquin Murrieta
Fred Kohler
Jake Hamby
Jerry Mandy
Chombo

Robert Brower

Robert Brower

Ferdinand Murrieta

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)

Production

Paramount Pictures Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation

Directed by

Gregory La Cava

Where to watch

Not streaming anywhere right now — rental or physical it is.

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Released: December 10, 1927

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