The Bold Caballero
| The Bold Caballero | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Wells Root |
| Produced by | Nat Levine |
| Written by | Wells Root |
| Starring |
Robert Livingston Heather Angel Sig Ruman Robert Warwick Emily Fitzroy |
| Music by | Karl Hajos |
| Cinematography |
Jack A. Marta Alvin Wyckoff |
| Edited by | Lester Orlebeck |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 67 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Bold Caballero is a 1936 adventure 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 movie", as the first two Zorro movies were silent films, and the first in color (Magnacolor). It was shot in Chatsworth, Los Angeles. The film was released on December 1, 1936, by Republic Pictures.[1][2]
Plot
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 reunite.
Cast
- Robert Livingston as Don Diego Vega / Zorro
- Heather Angel as Lady Isabella Palma
- Sig Ruman as Commandante Sebastian Golle
- Ian Wolfe as The Priest
- Robert Warwick as Governor Palma
- Emily Fitzroy as Lady Isabella's chaperone
- Charles Stevens as Captain Vargas
- Walter Long as Guard
- Ferdinand Munier as Landlord
- Chris-Pin Martin as Hangman
- Carlos De Valdez as The Alcalde
- Soledad Jiménez as Indian woman
References
- ↑ "The-Bold-Caballero - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2015-08-18.
- ↑ "The Bold Caballero (1936) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2015-08-18.
External links
- The Bold Caballero at the American Film Institute Catalog
- The Bold Caballero at the Internet Movie Database
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