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A fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-ho silver, the Lone Ranger. In companion Tonto, the daring and resourceful masked rider of the plains led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. Nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past come the thundering hoof-feet to the great horse silver. The Lone Ranger rides again…

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Synopsis

In The Old Lady Who Smoked, the Lone Ranger rides into the town of Greenville, only to be met with chaos as Sheriff Johnson is found murdered. The townspeople, shocked and grieving, quickly point fingers at the masked hero, believing he is responsible for the crime. The tension escalates when it is revealed that the sheriff was shot with a bullet that does not match the silver ones the Lone Ranger is known to use.

Cast›

Brace Beemer

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John Todd

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_LoneRanger_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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TheLoneRanger46-09-252134TheOldLadyWhoSmoked.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2134

The Old Lady Who Smoked

Wednesday, September 25, 1946 · 29:18

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2134

The Old Lady Who Smoked

Wednesday, September 25, 1946 · 29:18

Summary

The Lone Ranger is framed for murder when an escaped killer disguises himself as an old lady to enact revenge. The stakes rise as the Ranger and his companion Tonto race against time to clear his name.

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