title: The Diamond Bandit
text: # The Diamond Bandit
  
  The Diamond Bandit is a 1924 American silent Western film directed by Francis Ford and starring Ashton Dearholt, Florence Gilbert and Frank Baker.
  
  ## Synopsis
  
  In South America mountain villagers are oppressed by a local commander. In response one of the locals takes up arms against him.
  
  ## Cast
  
  * Ashton Dearholt as Pinto Pete
  * Arthur George as Father Cantos
  * Florence Gilbert as The Mission Waif
  * Frank Baker as Jaspaz Lorenzo
  * Robert F. McGowan as Lorenzo's Lieutenant
  * Harry Dunkinson as Friar Michael
  * Francis Ford as Friar Aloysius
  