The Gay Defender

The Gay Defender

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

1927 · 70 min · ★ 9.0 · 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.

Directed by Gregory La Cava · Written by Kenneth Raisbeck

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