Where to Watch

The Gay Defender(1927)

“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.

Drama Western Romance

December 10, 1927

1h 10m

Director: Gregory La Cava

Writers: Kenneth Raisbeck, Grover Jones, Ray Harris

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)