The Gay Defender

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

As Ruth Ainsworth

Richard Dix

As Joaquin Murrieta

Fred Kohler

As Jake Hamby

Jerry Mandy

As Chombo

Robert Brower

As Ferdinand Murrieta

Harry Holden

As Padre Sebastian

Fred Esmelton

As Commissioner Ainsworth

Frances Raymond

As Aunt Emily

Ernie Adams

As Bart Hamby

Augustina López

As Extra (uncredited)