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Ripping along singing a song under a western moon. From Hollywood comes your all-star Western theater, starring America's great western singers, Boy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage, bringing you the music, the stories, and the spirit of the great open spaces. And now, the Riders of the Purple Sage. Ripping along singing a song under a western moon. Ripping along singing a song under a western moon. I ain't got a dime to spend in my time, I'm just a happy roving cow…

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Synopsis

In The Bankers Prisoner, the Riders of the Purple Sage arrive in Sawee County, a place that appears tranquil and serene. The cattle graze peacefully, and the ranch hands lounge about, enjoying the calm brought by recent rains. However, the arrival of Langley Schuster from Boston signals that this calm will soon be disrupted. Unlike typical visits from eastern owners, Schuster's presence barely stirs the locals, hinting at an underlying tension that is about to surface.

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All Star Western Theatre, Episode 61

The Bankers Prisoner

Saturday, October 4, 1947 · 31:20

All Star Western Theatre, Episode 61

The Bankers Prisoner

Saturday, October 4, 1947 · 31:20

Summary

In The Bankers Prisoner, the Riders of the Purple Sage arrive in Sawee County, where a calm atmosphere is disrupted by unexpected events involving a mysterious girl and a formula for disappearing ink. The stakes rise as they navigate the challenges of capturing a fugitive and dealing with the consequences of their actions.

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