Joaquin Murrieta

Joaquin Murrieta

1938 · 10 min · ★ 7.3 · Mystery, Western

This MGM Historical Mystery short follows the life and exploits of killer outlaw Joaquin Murrieta, in California in the 1850s.

Directed by Fred M. Wilcox · Written by Douglas Foster

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