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of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-yo silver. The Lone Ranger. The pages of history, and one find a greater championizing rumor began to circulate throughout the territory surrounding the town of Spanish. It spread with the speed of... The Lone Ranger's dead. It's the truth, and them crooks hiding out near the Rio killed him. Get up, fellas. Hey, wait. Get up, get up, get up. I tell you, it's as certain as I'm a satinist horse. They got him. They got the Lone Ranger.…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode When Thieves Fall Out, the tranquility of Spanish Flats is shattered by the alarming rumor that the Lone Ranger has been killed. This news spreads like wildfire, instilling fear among the townsfolk who had begun to find courage in the masked hero's presence. Tonto, the Lone Ranger's loyal companion, finds himself alongside rancher Graham, who is equally determined to combat the criminal elements that have taken root in their territory.

Cast›

Brace Beemer

E

Earle Graser

F

Frank Russell

J

John Todd

R

Rollon Parker

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Credits

  • 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).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

TheLoneRanger40-07-191168WhenThievesFallOut.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1168

When Thieves Fall Out

Friday, July 19, 1940 · 29:55

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1168

When Thieves Fall Out

Friday, July 19, 1940 · 29:55

Summary

In When Thieves Fall Out, the Lone Ranger is rumored to be dead, causing panic among the townsfolk. Tonto and rancher Graham must rally the community to fight against the criminals threatening their safety.

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  • 1940 — World War II: Battle of Cape Spada: The Royal Navy and the Regia Marina clash; the Italian light cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni sinks, with 121 casualties.
  • 1940 — Field Marshal Ceremony: First occasion in World War II that Adolf Hitler appoints field marshals due to military achievements.
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