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horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty, hi-yo, silver! The Lone Ranger. Whenever men gathered around the campfire in the early days of the western United States, stories were told of the masked rider of the plains. And those stories have come down to us through the generations. No one could match the strength and courage, the daring and resourcefulness which made him the greatest champion of justice the frontier ever knew. Return with us now to those thril…

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Synopsis

In The Masked Outlaw, the tranquility of the frontier is disrupted by a masked man who has been committing a series of heinous crimes. The local sheriff, faced with mounting pressure from the townsfolk, gathers a group of the best riders in the county to track down this dangerous outlaw. The masked man has already robbed and killed several individuals, leaving a trail of fear in his wake. As the sheriff prepares his posse, the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto decide to investigate the situation further, determined to uncover the truth behind the masked man's identity.

Host

Brace Beemer

Cast›

E

Earle Graser

J

John Todd

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_LoneRanger_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).

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The Lone Ranger, Episode 1012

The Masked Outlaw

Friday, July 21, 1939 · 29:49

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1012

The Masked Outlaw

Friday, July 21, 1939 · 29:49

Summary

A masked outlaw is terrorizing the county, robbing and killing without remorse. The Lone Ranger and Tonto must uncover the truth behind the masked man's identity before more lives are lost.

  • Tense
  • Crime
  • Murder
  • Revenge
  • Western
  • Mystery
  • Thriller

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