The Gay Defender (1927)

| Drama , Romance | 10 December 1927 (USA)
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Director:

Gregory La Cava

Writers:

Ray Harris, Grover Jones (story) | 4 more credits »

Stars:

Richard Dix, Thelma Todd, Fred Kohler | See full cast & crew »

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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Richard Dix ... Joaquin Murrieta
Thelma Todd ... Ruth Ainsworth
Fred Kohler ... Jake Hamby
Jerry Mandy Jerry Mandy ... Chombo
Robert Brower ... Ferdinand Murrieta
Harry Holden Harry Holden ... Padre Sebastian
Fred Esmelton ... Commissioner Ainsworth
Frances Raymond Frances Raymond ... Aunt Emily
Ernie Adams ... Bart Hamby
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Country:

USA

Release Date:

10 December 1927 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Caballero See more »

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

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Production Co:

Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation See more »
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Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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