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In The Plot Against The Bank, the tranquility of Paradise Valley is shattered when rumors about the local bank's financial stability begin to circulate. Roy Rogers, the King of the Cowboys, and his trusty partner Gabby Hayes are tending to their cattle when they learn from Dale Evans that Bill Lang has been spreading alarming news about the bank being broke. This rumor threatens not only the bank's existence but also the livelihoods of the ranchers who depend on it.

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Roy Rogers 48-09-26 (005) The Plot Against The Bank.mp3

Roy Rogers, Episode 5

The Plot Against The Bank

Sunday, September 26, 1948 · 29:42

Roy Rogers, Episode 5

The Plot Against The Bank

Sunday, September 26, 1948 · 29:42

Summary

Roy Rogers investigates a rumor threatening the local bank's stability, which could lead to chaos in Paradise Valley. With the community on edge, he must uncover the truth behind the malicious gossip.

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