The Gay Defender

Gregory La Cava
1927-12-10

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

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

Name Character Team
Thelma Todd Ruth Ainsworth Unowned
Richard Dix Joaquin Murrieta Unowned
Fred Kohler Jake Hamby Unowned
Jerry Mandy Chombo Unowned
Robert Brower Ferdinand Murrieta Unowned
Harry Holden Padre Sebastian Unowned
Fred Esmelton Commissioner Ainsworth Unowned
Frances Raymond Aunt Emily Unowned
Ernie Adams Bart Hamby Unowned
Augustina López Extra (uncredited) Unowned