THE BOLD CABALLERO (1936) Bob Livingston, Heather Angel & Sig Ruman | Western | MAGNACOLOR

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.

SYNOPSIS
The Commandant is making life rough for the colonials in Spanish California. While trying to help, Zorro is charged with the murder of the new Governor, but in the end he triumphs over the evil Commandant.

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.

CAST & CREW
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

Directed by Wells Root
Written by Wells Root
Produced by Nat Levine
Cinematography Jack A. Marta, Alvin Wyckoff
Edited by Lester Orlebeck
Music by Karl Hajos
Production company Republic Pictures
Distributed by Republic Pictures
Release date December 1, 1936
Running time 67 minutes
Country United States
Language English