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The Gay Defender

1927 · 70 min

A dusty silent-era western romance that plays like a broad, old-fashioned adventure, with swaggering heroes and simple moral clashes.

Directed by
Gregory La Cava
Genres
Drama, Western, Romance
Tagline
A tale of New Spain, of cracking whips, of swishing crinoline, or bold Americanos, and dashing Dons.
Overview
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.
How it feels
Measured and easy to follow.
About
Justice, corruption, power, crime
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Gregory La Cava
Genres
Drama, Western, Romance
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action5
    Horror1
    Humour3
    Realism5
    Romance5
    Tension4
    Darkness4
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight4

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    drama, western, romance
    Directed by
    Gregory La Cava
    Written by
    Kenneth Raisbeck, Ray Harris, Sam Mintz
    Starring
    Thelma Todd, Richard Dix, Fred Kohler, Jerry Mandy, Robert Brower, Harry Holden, Fred Esmelton, Frances Raymond
    Runtime
    70 min
    Country
    United States of America

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