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A fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hyo silver, the Lone Ranger. With his faithful Indian 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 hoofbeats of the great horse, Silver. The…

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Synopsis

In the Deserted Mine Shaft episode of The Lone Ranger, young Dan Reid boards a stagecoach bound for Dalville, where he meets the elderly Richards couple. They are on a heartfelt journey to reunite with their son, Tom, whom they believe to be a prosperous mine owner. As they share their story, Dan learns that their son ran away to the West years ago, and they have been saving to visit him, hoping to surprise him with their arrival.

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Fred Foy

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Brace Beemer

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John Todd

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TheLoneRanger48-07-072413DesertedMineShaft.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2413

Deserted Mine Shaft

Wednesday, July 7, 1948 · 29:26

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2413

Deserted Mine Shaft

Wednesday, July 7, 1948 · 29:26

Summary

The Lone Ranger and Tonto discover that Dan Reid's new friends, the Richards, are searching for their son Tom, who is not the successful mine owner they believe him to be. As they uncover the truth, they must confront the dangerous outlaw Spike Ross, who has taken Tom hostage.

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