The story of the lone ranger chronicles the creation and development of the lone ranger during the depression years of the early 1930s on radio and in novels, comic strips and two movie serials. The legend of the lone ranger is a 1981 american western film that was directed by william a. The fictional story line maintains that a patrol of six texas rangers is. The lone ranger and the lost city of gold western adventure movie, english, full length, free film duration. In 1956 tv ranger clayton moore and tv tonto jay silverheels reprised their roles for the big screen in the lone ranger, then again in 1958 in the lone ranger and the lost city of gold. Tonto johnny depp and john reid armie hammer are brought together by fate and must join forces to battle greed and corruption. Radio historian jim harmon described foy as the announcer, perhaps the greatest announcernarrator in the history of radio drama. The lone ranger story part of this dvd package is great to have available after. The lone ranger story part of this dvd package is great to have available after such a long period of time. The lone ranger is a fictional masked former texas ranger who fought outlaws in the. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits.
Lone ranger is available for free download at the internet archive lone. He is best known for his narration of the lone ranger. Names, dates and other facts have all been revised in the 75 years since he hit the airwaves. The lone ranger is an american radio and television show created by george w. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. There is only one great lone ranger and tonto others may do a good job but these two will always be the real ones for me read more. In this bass reeves film, lawless, three outlaws divvy up a dead mans belongings. While details differ, the basic story of the lone rangers origin is consistent in. Clayton moore born jack carlton moore, september 14, 1914 december 28, 1999 was an american actor best known for playing the fictional western character the lone ranger from 19491951 and 19541957 on the television series of the same name and two related movies from the same producers. The lone ranger is an american western drama television series that aired on the abc television network from 1949 to 1957, with clayton moore in the starring role. If you like this be sure to listen to the lone ranger story. A profile of the lone ranger inspired by the recent release of the movie the lone ranger, we return to the thrilling days of yesteryear 2008 for an encore. Chuck courtney as dan reid lone rangers nephew 14 episodes. A posse of six members of the texas ranger division, led by captain dan reid, pursued a band of outlaws led by bartholomew butch cavendish, but are betrayed by a civilian guide named collins.
The lone ranger was the first of two theatrical features based on the popular tv series of the same name. Seitz jr with clayton moore, jay silverheels, glenn strange, walter sande. He does his good deeds without calling attention to himself, preferring that his identity remain secret. If you like funny, cool, and interesting videos get. Native american spirit warrior tonto recounts the untold tales that transformed john reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice. This movie told the story of the masked man seeking revenge for his brothers murder. It is based on the story of the lone ranger, a western character created by george w. The restored original lone ranger republic serial 1938. The lone ranger is a 1956 western film based on the lone ranger television series, starring. While details differ, the basic story of the lone ranger s origin is consistent in most versions of the franchise. The eponymous character is a masked texas ranger in the american old west, originally played by paul halliwell, who gallops about righting injustices with the aid of his clever, laconic indian sidekick, tonto. A previous try at a bigscreen origins story, the legend of the lone ranger, in 1981, was a total bust and the only film ever made by the actor who played the title character, klinton spilsbury.
Sorry this copy is a bit rough and faded, its the best i could find. The only authentic original looking lone ranger and silver in the country, a tribute performer, does a unique funfilled educational vaudevillestyle western appearance with lots of surprises. The lone ranger ab initio rwzimdpa 31 december 2019. Brace beemer played the lone ranger on radio from 1941 to 1955. This movie was reedited from the first three episodes of the series enter the lone ranger 91549, the lone ranger fights on 92249, and the lone ranger s triumph 92949. Her final film appearance was a cameo in the legend of the lone ranger 1981, also produced by wrather. There actually was a real lone ranger, but, the story we know of him was largely invented for a radio show.
Unusually, the lone ranger appears frequently without a mask in this story, using the alias bill andrews. As a kid watching the episodes on television as often as i could, i heard occasional references to the beginning of the lone ranger. This one hour feature is a special that was created in 1955 for the 22nd anniversary of the program 22 years includes the radio program years using the first three episodes of the tv series from 1949 edited together, that provide the answers to the origin of the lone ranger. Release dates 1 also known as aka 2 release dates usa 12 february 1955. Also known as aka original title the lone ranger story. The lone ranger is a 1956 western film based on the lone ranger television series, starring clayton moore and jay silverheels.
Deutsch espanol francais italiano portugues simple english. Old time radio programs, the lone ranger these are the 1945 1955 eps i have. That is until they realize one of them is keeping a secret. Tonto finds one ranger still alive and he becomes the lone ranger. This one hour feature is a special that was created in 1955 for the 22nd. It took three episodes to retell the famous origin story, written for radio by fran striker the most prolific of all the series writers. Following this movie, granville retired from acting to become a producer on the long running lassie tv series. Frederick william foy march 27, 1921 december 22, 2010 was an american radio and television announcer and actor, who used fred foy as his professional name. The lone ranger story 1955 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In 1981 klinton spilsbury and michael horse played the duo in the legend of the lone ranger, opposite christopher lloyd as reids nemesis, butch cavendish. The lone ranger is an american western drama television series that aired on the abc. An all new opening for 1955 was created to introduce the anniversary. With silver chief, chief thundercloud, lynne roberts, stanley andrews.
The lone ranger befriends other texas rangers in this story as well as tonto, and which one of them he is is not revealed until the final. This book has 36 pages and was uploaded by freddyfly on april 27, 20. He is delivering a good moral message of nonviolence, no drugs, no intoxicating beverages, no smoking and no profanity to kids and adults. Fraker and stars klinton spilsbury, michael horse and christopher lloyd. Jay silverheels, a member of the mohawk aboriginal people in canada, played the lone ranger s indian companion tonto john hart replaced moore in the title role from 1952 to 1954 owing to a contract dispute. The lone ranger story 1955 the lone ranger story 1955. In 1947, bonita granville married producer jack wrather, who became the longtime producer of the lone ranger tv series and films. Rancher reece kilgore lyle bettger picks a fight with indians in the hope that he can run them off their land and mine it for silver. Anniversary show filmed for the 22nd anniversary of the lone. The lone ranger 1955 cast and crew rancher reece kilgore lyle bettger picks a fight with indians in the hope that he can run them off their land and mine it for silver. Theres a reason you didnt see any classic johnny depp zingers in the lone ranger trailer. I listened to the lone ranger played by brace beamer. It examines the promotion of the character through radio premiums and merchandising from the 1930s to the present. On one hand, the characters seemingly been around forever.
Opening credits for fury, part of the howdy kids a. An outlaw leader planning to take control of texas after the civil war kills colonel jeffries, a man empowered to levy taxes, and assumes his identity. This 1956 film was bonita granvilles last film appearance. Texan jimmy ferris shares a true texas story with us that involves dynamite and some poor decision making. The lone ranger is the sole survivor of a group of six ambushed texas rangers. The lone ranger serves as a peacemaker between the native americans and the ranchers of the territory. In this serial the lone ranger has a second partner in juan valdez, who at first wrongly believes the lone ranger to have murdered his brother, then fights beside the masked rider of the plains. The lone ranger story part of this dvd package is great to have available after such. Then a masked lawman, the lone ranger clayton moore and. Neither of these two characters are relevant today and you feel it in every single page.
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