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The Gay Defender (1927)

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.

Release: 1927-12-10
Runtime: 70 min
Cast
Thelma Todd
Thelma Todd
Ruth Ainsworth
Richard Dix
Richard Dix
Joaquin Murrieta
Fred Kohler
Fred Kohler
Jake Hamby
Jerry Mandy
Jerry Mandy
Chombo
Robert Brower
Robert Brower
Ferdinand Murrieta
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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)