The Gay Desperado(1936)
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The Gay Desperado Synopsis
Opera singer Chivo is currently playing a singing cowboy, and Mexican bandito Braganza kidnaps him (along with Jane, an heiress) so he can learn to become more like the American movie gangsters he admires.
The Gay Desperado (1936) is a music and comedy film directed by Rouben Mamoulian, released on October 2, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Nino Martini, Ida Lupino, Leo Carrillo and Harold Huber. Viewers rate it 3.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Rouben Mamoulian
- Writers:
- Leo Birinski, Wallace Smith
- Producers:
- Mary Pickford, Jesse L. Lasky
- Cinematographer:
- Lucien N. Andriot
- Composer:
- Alfred Newman
- Production:
- United Artists, Pickford-Lasky
- Status:
- Released
The Gay Desperado Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nino Martini
as Chivo
Ida Lupino
as Jane
Leo Carrillo
as Pablo Braganza
Harold Huber
as Juan Campo
James Blakeley
as Bill Shay
Stanley Fields
as Butch
Mischa Auer
as Diego
- Adrian Rosley
Adrian Rosley
as Radio Station Manager
- Paul Hurst
Paul Hurst
as American Detective
Al Ernest Garcia
as Police Captain
Frank Puglia
as López
Michael Visaroff
as Theatre Manager
Key crew
Directed by Rouben Mamoulian, written by Leo Birinski and Wallace Smith, produced by Mary Pickford and Jesse L. Lasky.
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The Gay Desperado Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Gay Desperado – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Gay Desperado online?
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The Gay Desperado (1936) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Gay Desperado?
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The main cast of The Gay Desperado (1936) includes Nino Martini, Ida Lupino, Leo Carrillo, Harold Huber and James Blakeley. The film was directed by Rouben Mamoulian. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Gay Desperado released?
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The Gay Desperado was released on October 2, 1936 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Gay Desperado worth watching?
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The Gay Desperado (1936) holds an average rating of 3.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.