"A tale of New Spain, of cracking whips, of swishing crinoline, or bold Americanos, and dashing Dons." 10 December 1927 Drama, Western, Romance 70 mins
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.
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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)
Gregory La Cava Director
Ray Harris Writer
Grover Jones Story
Sam Mintz Writer
Kenneth Raisbeck Writer
Herman J. Mankiewicz Dialogue
United States 10 December 1927
These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 1927:
23 October 1927
John Blaisdell, a stolid businessman married for 10 years, concludes that romantic love is a thing of the past for him.
29 November 1927
Fifi, a dusky, sultry Senegalese spy, uses her wiles to get information out of two American army soldiers, Ham and Eggs, in France during World War I.
27 November 1927
Harry will do anything to be a musician, but it takes a junk collector to discover his hidden talents.
23 August 1927
Dance-hall girl Dolly Wall invests her life savings in an oil well. A gusher comes in, enriching not only Dolly but her ne'er-do-well socialite sweetheart Royce Wingate.
06 November 1927
A young lady impersonates a famous sportswoman while trying to win over a man.
19 March 1927
Attracted by his wealth, avaricious Germaine marries D'Artois, then leaves him for a more sophisticated man.
05 September 1927
Bruce Wilton, middle-aged, rich and famous, as a producer, has been rejected by Ada von Ruyt, a revue star.
18 March 1927
FRAGMENT | The Family Steffensen lives on a farm in Southern Jutland. The area has been under German rule for 60 years, when WW I suddenly breaks out.
05 June 1927
The film was created as a compilation of footage that was, in some cases, nearly fifteen years old, and included stock footage such as medical reels containing footage of venereal diseases and films depicting white slavery.
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