The Lash is a 1930 American pre-Code Western film produced and distributed by First National Pictures, a subsidiary of Warner Bros.

[2] The film was directed by Frank Lloyd and stars Richard Barthelmess, Mary Astor, James Rennie and Marian Nixon.

Delfino embarks on a career of Robin Hood-style banditry to avenge the brutal treatment of the Spanish and Mexican settlers, and there is soon a price on his head.

Now close friends with Delfino, Howard has fallen in love with his sister, Dolores (Marian Nixon).

He delivers the deed to his family's property to Howard, who allows him time to escape to Mexico — where Rosita promises to meet him.