The Gay Defender (1927)
A tale of New Spain, of cracking whips, of swishing crinoline, or bold Americanos, and dashing Dons.
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.
- Release date
- December 10, 1927
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Richard Dix as Joaquin Murrieta
- Thelma Todd as Ruth Ainsworth
- Fred Kohler as Jake Hamby
- Jerry Mandy as Chombo
- Robert Brower as Ferdinand Murrieta
- Harry Holden as Padre Sebastian
- Fred Esmelton as Commissioner Ainsworth
- Frances Raymond as Aunt Emily
- Ernie Adams as Bart Hamby
- Augustina López as Extra
Crew
- Gregory La Cava · Director
- Ray Harris · Writer
- Grover Jones · Writer
- Herman J. Mankiewicz · Writer
- George Marion Jr. · Writer
- Edward Cronjager · Cinematographer