The Gay Defender

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

The Gay Defender — Plot

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 date
• December 10, 1927
• Runtime
• 70 min
• Genres
• Drama, Western, Romance
• Director
• Gregory La Cava

The Gay Defender — Cast

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

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Harry Holden Padre Sebastian Fred Esmelton Commissioner Ainsworth Frances Raymond Aunt Emily