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The Gay Defender (1927)

NR | Dec 10, 1927 (US) | Drama, Western, Romance | 01:10

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.

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Thelma Todd
Ruth Ainsworth
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Richard Dix
Joaquin Murrieta
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Fred Kohler
Jake Hamby
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Jerry Mandy
Chombo
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Robert Brower
Ferdinand Murrieta
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Harry Holden
Padre Sebastian
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Fred Esmelton
Commissioner Ainsworth
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Frances Raymond
Aunt Emily
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Ernie Adams
Bart Hamby
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Augustina López
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