Watch The Gay Defender (1927) Official Trailer
A tale of New Spain, of cracking whips, of swishing crinoline, or bold Americanos, and dashing Dons.
9 / 10 IMDb December 10, 1927 1h 10m
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
Runtime
1h 10m
Release Date
December 10, 1927
Genre
Drama, Western, Romance
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
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
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Harry Holden
as Padre Sebastian
Fred Esmelton
as Commissioner Ainsworth
Frances Raymond
as Aunt Emily
Ernie Adams
as Bart Hamby
Augustina López
as Extra (uncredited)
Production Companies
Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
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