Drama ·Western ·Romance · United States of America · 1927 · 1h 10m

The Gay Defender

Director

Cast

Thelma Todd as Ruth Ainsworth Richard Dix as Joaquin Murrieta Fred Kohler as Jake Hamby Jerry Mandy as Chombo Robert Brower as Ferdinand Murrieta Harry Holden as Padre Sebastian

Crew

Ray Harris — Writer Sam Mintz — Writer Kenneth Raisbeck — Writer Grover Jones — Story

Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Key Collaborators

Gregory La Cava Director Ray Harris Writer Sam Mintz Writer Kenneth Raisbeck Writer Grover Jones Story

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