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1936 film by Wells Root From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Bold Caballero is a 1936 American Western film written and directed by Wells Root. It is based on the character Zorro, created by Johnston McCulley. The characters Don Alejandro Vega (Don Diego's father) and Bernardo are notably absent. Native American stars include Chief Thundercloud as Don Diego Vega/Zorro's aide and Charles Stevens as Captain Vargas. John Merton appears uncredited in this film as a First Sergeant. Merton also appears in Zorro's Fighting Legion as Manuel and Zorro's Black Whip as Harris. The film is notable for being the first talking Zorro film, as the first two Zorro films were silent films, and the first Zorro film in color (Magnacolor). It was shot in Chatsworth, Los Angeles. The film was released on December 1, 1936, by Republic Pictures.[1][2]
The Bold Caballero | |
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Directed by | Wells Root |
Written by | Wells Root |
Produced by | Nat Levine |
Starring | Robert Livingston Heather Angel Sig Ruman Robert Warwick Emily Fitzroy |
Cinematography | Jack A. Marta Alvin Wyckoff |
Edited by | Lester Orlebeck |
Music by | Karl Hajos |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
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Running time | 67 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Zorro (Robert Livingston) has been captured and set for execution, charged with the murder of the new Governor (Robert Warwick) in Spanish California, as the governor was marked with a "Z". Zorro escapes, and reveals his identity to the governor's daughter, Isabella (Heather Angel). However, Isabella then has Don Diego arrested. He convinces Isabella that the Commandante (Sig Ruman) was the real killer, as the "Z" on the Governor was backwards. Eventually, Isabella helps free Don Diego, the Commandante is killed, and Diego and Isabella are reunited.
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