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With the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-o-silver of the planes 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 hoofsbeats of the great horse, Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again. Close to... ...with a rich cargo of furs and gold from the northwest. As she trotted he…

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Synopsis

In The Adventure of the River Wolves, the Lone Ranger and Tonto ride along the treacherous banks of a river in Dakota Territory, where they uncover a plot by a gang of river pirates known as the River Wolves. These criminals have been terrorizing steamboats, making it unsafe for trade in the region. The stakes are high as the duo learns that a steamboat carrying a rich cargo of furs and gold is about to become the next target.

Host

Fred Foy

Cast›

B

Bill Saunders

Brace Beemer

E

Ernie Winstanley

Jay Michael

J

John Todd

R

Rollon Parker

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_LoneRanger_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).

TheLoneRanger50-04-242694TheAdventureOfTheRiverWolves.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2694

The Adventure of the River Wolves

Monday, April 24, 1950 · 28:08

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2694

The Adventure of the River Wolves

Monday, April 24, 1950 · 28:08

Summary

The Lone Ranger and Tonto confront a gang of river pirates known as the River Wolves, who threaten a steamboat carrying valuable cargo. As the stakes rise, they must protect the ship and its passengers from imminent danger.

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