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A fiery horse for the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-yo silver, the Lone Ranger. Years of unrest that followed the Civil War, a powerful secret organization called the Legion of the Black Arrows spraying up in the western United States. Its members were to be found everywhere, defying the law or using the law for their own purposes, working toward the ultimate goal of revolt and the foundation of a despotic empire. It was the masked rider of the plains who…

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Synopsis

In The Iron Box, the Lone Ranger and Tonto find themselves embroiled in a dangerous mission to intercept a stagecoach carrying a mysterious iron box. The backdrop of their adventure is the unrest following the Civil War, where a secret organization known as the Legion of the Black Arrow threatens the peace of the western United States. The Ranger's commitment to justice drives him to act against these outlaws, but he faces a formidable challenge as he seeks to uncover the identity of a girl who has been sending him vital information.

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Brace Beemer

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Frank Russell

Jay Michael

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John Todd

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Rube Weiss

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The Lone Ranger, Episode 1387

The Iron Box

Friday, December 12, 1941 · 28:08

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1387

The Iron Box

Friday, December 12, 1941 · 28:08

Summary

The Lone Ranger and Tonto prepare to intercept a stagecoach carrying a mysterious iron box, but their mission is complicated when the Ranger is shot during the robbery. As they navigate the dangers posed by the Legion of the Black Arrow, they must also uncover the identity of a helpful but secretive girl.

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  • 1941 — World War II: Fifty-four Japanese A6M Zero fighters raid Batangas Field, Philippines. Jesús Villamor and four Filipino fighter pilots fend them off; César Basa is killed.
  • 1941 — The Holocaust: Adolf Hitler declares the imminent extermination of the Jews at a meeting in the Reich Chancellery.

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