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A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-yo silver. The Lone Ranger. 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 Lone R…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode The End of the Line, the Lone Ranger finds himself incapacitated due to a serious wound, leaving his trusted friend Tonto and ranch hand Thunder Martin to fend for themselves. As the sheriff learns of the escape of notorious criminals Red Slade and Blink Mattson from jail, he realizes the urgency of the situation. The town is on high alert, but the Lone Ranger's absence weighs heavily on everyone, especially as the criminals are known for their cunning and ruthlessness.

Cast›

G

George W. Trendle

J

John Todd

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TheLoneRanger52-11-033090TheEndOfTheLine.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 3090

The End of the Line

Monday, November 3, 1952 · 28:02

The Lone Ranger, Episode 3090

The End of the Line

Monday, November 3, 1952 · 28:02

Summary

The Lone Ranger is recovering from a wound while Tonto and Thunder Martin face off against escaped criminals Red Slade and Blink Mattson. The stakes rise as they must protect an archaeologist and his daughter from the dangerous outlaws.

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