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The Gay Defender (1927)

Movie ★ 9.0 70 min

Drama Western Romance

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.

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

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Quick facts

Released
December 10, 1927
Runtime
70 min
IMDb
tt0017919
Studio
Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation,

Cast

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Gay Defender about?
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.
Who directed The Gay Defender?
The Gay Defender was directed by Gregory La Cava.
Who stars in The Gay Defender?
The Gay Defender stars Thelma Todd, Richard Dix, Fred Kohler, Jerry Mandy.
When was The Gay Defender released?
The Gay Defender is a 1927 drama, western, romance film.
Where can I watch The Gay Defender?
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