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The Gay Defender

1927

70 minutes

DramaWesternRomance

Overview

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.

Top Cast

Thelma Todd headshot

Thelma Todd

Ruth Ainsworth

Richard Dix headshot

Richard Dix

Joaquin Murrieta

Fred Kohler headshot

Fred Kohler

Jake Hamby

Jerry Mandy headshot

Jerry Mandy

Chombo

Robert Brower headshot

Robert Brower

Ferdinand Murrieta

Harry Holden headshot

Harry Holden

Padre Sebastian

Fred Esmelton headshot

Fred Esmelton

Commissioner Ainsworth

Frances Raymond headshot

Frances Raymond

Aunt Emily

Ernie Adams headshot

Ernie Adams

Bart Hamby

Augustina López headshot

Augustina López

Extra (uncredited)