The Bold Caballero (1936 film)

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 Diegos father and Bernardo are notably absent. Native American stars include Chief Thundercloud as Don Diego VegaZorros aide and Charles Stevens as Captain Vargas. John Merton appears uncredited in this film as a First Sergeant. Merton also appears in Zorros Fighting Legion as Manuel and Zorros 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 shot in color Magnacolor. It was shot in Chatsworth, Los Angeles. The film was released on December 1, 1936, by Republic Pictures.

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