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A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-o-silver, the Lone Ranger. He and 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 Lone Ranger ride…

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Synopsis

In Prisoner at Large, the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto are faced with a dire situation when the notorious outlaw Breed Martin escapes from prison after serving only a year of his sentence. Martin harbors a deep-seated vendetta against the masked hero who captured him, and he will stop at nothing to exact his revenge. The authorities quickly mobilize a manhunt, but the vast territory proves challenging for the small forces of law enforcement.

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This story returned to the dial 2 more times · Prisoner at Large

  • Jun231950

    The Lone Ranger

    Prisoner at Large

    Jun 23 · Ep 2720

  • Jun171953

    The Lone Ranger

    Prisoner at Large

    Jun 17 · Ep 3187

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_LoneRanger_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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The Lone Ranger, Episode 2720

Prisoner at Large

Friday, June 23, 1950 · 29:58

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2720

Prisoner at Large

Friday, June 23, 1950 · 29:58

Summary

The Lone Ranger and Tonto race against time to stop the vengeful outlaw Breed Martin, who has escaped from prison and seeks revenge on the masked hero. As tensions rise within a wagon train, Martin's treachery threatens the lives of all involved.

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