Son of Zorro

Son of Zorro (1947) is a Republic film serial. It was the 43rd of the 66 serials produced by that studio. The serial was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and Fred C. Brannon. George Turner starred as a descendant of the original Zorro in 1860s United States.
Plot
A man returning home after having fought in the Civil War discovers that corrupt politicians have taken over the county and are terrorizing and shaking down the citizens. He dons the costume of his ancestor, the famous Zorro, and sets out to bring them to justice.
Cast

George Turner as Jeffrey "Jeff" Stewart/Zorro
Peggy Stewart as Kate Wells
Roy Barcroft as Boyd
Edward Cassidy as Sheriff Moody
Ernie Adams as Judge Hyde
Stanley Price as Pancho
Edmund Cobb as Stockton
Ken Terrell as George Thomas

Production
Son of Zorro was budgeted at $156,745 although the final negative cost...