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The Gay Defender

"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.

Top 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

    Harry Holden

    Padre Sebastian

  • Fred Esmelton

    Fred Esmelton

    Commissioner Ainsworth

  • Frances Raymond

    Frances Raymond

    Aunt Emily

  • Ernie Adams

    Ernie Adams

    Bart Hamby

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.

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