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A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty howl silver, the Lone Ranger. With his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, the mask rider of the plains, led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. The stories of his strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness, have come down to us through the generations. And nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling da…

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Synopsis

In Gun Shy Gambler, Jeff Atkins, a professional gambler, is living a quiet life until the arrival of Bart Slade, a menacing figure from his past. Five years earlier, Jeff had shot and killed Bart's younger brother, Lenny, during a heated card game in Omaha. The incident left Jeff traumatized and vowing never to touch a gun again. Now, with Slade in town, Jeff's fear of confrontation and his cowardice are put to the ultimate test.

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Brace Beemer

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TheLoneRanger44-11-151845GunShyGambler.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1845

Gun Shy Gambler

Wednesday, November 15, 1944 · 27:57

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1845

Gun Shy Gambler

Wednesday, November 15, 1944 · 27:57

Summary

A professional gambler, Jeff Atkins, faces a deadly showdown with Bart Slade, a gunfighter seeking revenge for his brother's death. Jeff's fear of guns complicates his situation as he grapples with his past actions.

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  • 1944 — The Jussi Awards, the Finnish film award ceremony, is held for the first time at Restaurant Adlon in Helsinki.
  • 1944 — World War II: In support of the Battle of Hürtgen Forest, the town of Düren is destroyed by Allied aircraft.
  • 1944 — The Popular Socialist Youth is founded in Cuba.
  • 1944 — World War II: The Royal Air Force sink the German battleship Tirpitz, moored off Tromsø, Norway.

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