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A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty high-o'-silver. The Lone Ranger. Panyan 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 Lone Ranger rides again…

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Synopsis

In The Plumed Hat, the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto embark on a daring mission to confront the notorious outlaw Juan Moros. This bandit chief has been terrorizing the settlers around Laredo, executing brazen robberies and evading capture with his cunning tactics. Moros's most recent exploits include a daylight raid on the Laredo Bank and an audacious attack on a stagecoach transporting a U.S. Navy admiral. The admiral, adorned with a distinctive plumed hat, becomes a target for Moros, who steals the hat, further cementing his fearsome reputation.

Host

Fred Foy

Cast›

Brace Beemer

E

Ernie Winstanley

F

Frank Russell

J

John Todd

P

Paul Hughes

P

Paul Sutton

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_LoneRanger_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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TheLoneRanger50-05-032698ThePlumedHat.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2698

The Plumed Hat

Wednesday, May 3, 1950 · 27:55

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2698

The Plumed Hat

Wednesday, May 3, 1950 · 27:55

Summary

The Lone Ranger and Tonto pursue a notorious bandit chief named Juan Moros, who terrorizes the Laredo area with his gang. Their mission is to stop Moros and retrieve a stolen plumed hat that symbolizes his reign of fear.

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