The Gay Defender
(1927)

A tale of New Spain, of cracking whips, of swishing crinoline, or bold Americanos, and dashing Dons.

Released: 1927-12-10

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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

as Ruth Ainsworth

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Richard Dix

as Joaquin Murrieta

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Fred Kohler

as Jake Hamby

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Robert Brower

as Ferdinand Murrieta

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Harry Holden

as Padre Sebastian

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Fred Esmelton

as Commissioner Ainsworth

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Frances Raymond

as Aunt Emily

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Ernie Adams

as Bart Hamby

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Augustina López

as Extra (uncredited)

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