The Gay Defender

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The Gay Defender (1927)

Directed by Gregory La Cava

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

Drama, Western, Romance · 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.

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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 Ernie Adams Bart Hamby Augustina López Extra (uncredited)

Crew

Director
Gregory La Cava
Writer
Kenneth Raisbeck, Ray Harris, Sam Mintz

Details

Release date
1927-12-10
Runtime
1h 10m
Genres
Drama, Western, Romance
Original language
EN
Countries
United States of America
Production
Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation, Paramount Pictures