ZORRO - THE BOLD CABALLERO 1936

THE BOLD CABALLERO
1936

Based on the famous 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. It was shot in Chatsworth, Los Angeles.

PLOT:
Zorro has been captured and set for execution, charged with the murder of the new Governor in Spanish California, as the Governor was marked with a "Z". Zorro escapes, and reveals his identity to the Governor's daughter, Isabella. However, Isabella then has Don Diego arrested. He convinces Isabella that the Commandante 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 ... Don Diego Vega / Zorro
Heather Angel ... Lady Isabella Palma
Sig Rumann ... Commandante Sebastian Golle
Ian Wolfe ... The Priest
Robert Warwick ... Governor Palma
Emily Fitzroy ... Lady Isabella's chaperone
Charles Stevens ... Captain Vargas
Walter Long ... Guard
Ferdinand Munier ... Landlord
Chris King Martin ... Hangman
Carlos de Valdez ... The Alcalde
Soledad Jiminez ... Indian woman

RUNNING TIME: 67 MINUTES

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