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A fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-yo 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. Th…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode Silver Ransom, the Lone Ranger finds himself in a precarious situation. Badly wounded and unable to ride, he relies on his loyal friends to protect his beloved horse, Silver. Meanwhile, a gang of criminals, led by the unscrupulous Scoop Rogers, sees an opportunity for easy money by kidnapping Silver. They believe that the Lone Ranger's affection for his horse could be exploited to secure a hefty ransom, setting the stage for a high-stakes confrontation.

Host

Fred Foy

Cast›

Brace Beemer

G

George W. Trendle

J

John Todd

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TheLoneRanger52-10-313089SilverRansom.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 3089

Silver Ransom

Friday, October 31, 1952 · 29:15

The Lone Ranger, Episode 3089

Silver Ransom

Friday, October 31, 1952 · 29:15

Summary

A gang kidnaps Silver while the Lone Ranger is gravely injured, leaving his fate uncertain. As the masked hero's friends rally to save him, the stakes rise dramatically.

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