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of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty, hi-oh, silver, the Lone Ranger. During the gold rush, many men in California rose to fabulous heights of wealth and power. One of these was Arnold Gerson, whose wealth reached out to develop the vast resources of the Far West. Unlike the thousands of gold seekers, adventurers, and parasites who sought to grab only what they could hold in their hands, Arnold Gerson was in the Far West to stay. Gerson saw the growing influx of the disre…

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In the episode Raven's Downfall, the Lone Ranger finds himself in the midst of the chaotic Barbary Coast during California's gold rush. Arnold Gerson, a wealthy and influential figure, reaches out to the masked hero, recognizing the growing threat posed by the criminal underbelly led by Greg Raven. Gerson's vision for a prosperous future is threatened by Raven's ruthless tactics, and he believes that only the Lone Ranger can help restore order.

Cast›

B

Bill Saunders

Brace Beemer

Jay Michael

J

John Todd

P

Paul Hughes

R

Rube Weiss

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TheLoneRanger43-11-241692RavensDownfall.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1692

Raven's Downfall

Wednesday, November 24, 1943 · 28:13

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1692

Raven's Downfall

Wednesday, November 24, 1943 · 28:13

Summary

The Lone Ranger rides to the Barbary Coast to help Arnold Gerson combat the criminal underworld led by Greg Raven. As tensions rise, the Ranger faces off against Raven and his gang to restore order.

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  • 1943 — World War II: Statehood of Bosnia and Herzegovina is re-established at the State Anti-fascist Council for the National Liberation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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