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The Gay Defender

9.019271h 10mMovieDramaWesternRomance

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.

DirectorGregory La Cava
WritersSam Mintz·Grover Jones

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Cast · Directed by Gregory La Cava

TTThelma Todd
Thelma Todd
Ruth Ainsworth
RDRichard Dix
Richard Dix
Joaquin Murrieta
FKFred Kohler
Fred Kohler
Jake Hamby
JMJerry Mandy
Jerry Mandy
Chombo
RBRobert Brower
Robert Brower
Ferdinand Murrieta
HH
Harry Holden
Padre Sebastian
FEFred Esmelton
Fred Esmelton
Commissioner Ainsworth
FRFrances Raymond
Frances Raymond
Aunt Emily
EAErnie Adams
Ernie Adams
Bart Hamby
ALAugustina López
Augustina López
Extra (uncredited)

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The Gay Defender — streaming FAQ

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Is The Gay Defender on Netflix?

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What is the OTT release date for The Gay Defender?

The Gay Defender hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 28, 1928. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.