The lone ranger is a 20 american western action film directed by gore verbinski and written by justin haythe, ted elliott and terry rossio. The lone ranger is always alone in a wilderness he does not quite call home. Fraker and stars klinton spilsbury, michael horse and christopher lloyd it is based on the story of the lone ranger, a western character created by george w. The lone ranger rides again with this bigbudget walt disney pictures production starring johnny depp as tonto and armie hammer as the famed gunman. Lone ranger synopsis the lone ranger fires both six guns while using a barrel for cover. Nonsports cards 1940 lone ranger images psa cardfacts. Anniversary show filmed for the 22nd anniversary of the lone. The lone ranger winds up looking sort of like something by sergio leone though its difficult to tell if this isnt simply a byproduct of the length and there are pale allusions to buster. Graser, the radios lone ranger, heard and not the voice of either lee powell or billy bletcher. It is based on the story of the lone ranger, a western character created by george w. Unusually, the lone ranger appears frequently without a mask in this story, using the alias bill andrews. All lone ranger posters are produced ondemand using archival inks, ship within 48 hours, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee.
The lone ranger story part of this dvd package is great to have available after such. Rancher reece kilgore lyle bettger picks a fight with indians in the hope that he can run them off their land and mine it for silver. It examines the promotion of the character through radio premiums and merchandising from the 1930s to the present. Following this movie, granville retired from acting to become a producer on the long running lassie tv series.
Old time radio programs, the lone ranger these are the 1945 1955 eps i have. On one hand, the characters seemingly been around forever. The lone ranger story 1955 the lone ranger story 1955. This movie told the story of the masked man seeking revenge for his brothers murder. Deutsch espanol francais italiano portugues simple english. The peter hurkos story part one 1952 one step beyond the peter hurkos story part two 1952. Chuck courtney as dan reid lone rangers nephew 14 episodes. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. The 1938 lone ranger was the first appearance of the ranger and t. From his serials to all those episodes of the lone ranger, he did some great stuff he was also a crusader for kids everywhere, encouraging them to stay in. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Aug 08, 20 the lone ranger winds up looking sort of like something by sergio leone though its difficult to tell if this isnt simply a byproduct of the length and there are pale allusions to buster. The lone ranger befriends other texas rangers in this story as well as.
The lone ranger was the first of two theatrical features based on the popular tv series of the same name. Texan jimmy ferris shares a true texas story with us that involves dynamite and some poor decision making. Even though i like the black and white series, the color adds definite flavor to the movie. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. The lone ranger story has been the subject of many. It has all the failings that a big blockbuster can have convoluted. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. The lone rangers real name was john reid portrayed on radio by brace beemer. The lone ranger and the lost city of gold would be the last time clayton moore and jay silverheels played the lone ranger and tonto. The story centers on tontos recollection of the adventures that found lawman john reid transformed into the lone ranger, legendary hero of the old west. In 1947, bonita granville married producer jack wrather, who became the longtime producer of the lone ranger tv series and films. Music of the lone ranger original soundtrack songs.
In 1956 tv ranger clayton moore and tv tonto jay silverheels reprised their roles for the big screen in the lone ranger, then again in 1958 in the lone ranger and the lost city of gold. Lone ranger is available for free download at the internet archive lone. An all new opening for 1955 was created to introduce the anniversary. The story of the lone ranger chronicles the creation and development of the lone ranger during the depression years of the early 1930s on radio and in novels, comic strips and two movie serials. Lone ranger cannonball mckay 1949 lone ranger enter the lone ranger 1949. The lone ranger and tonto are the best known of all the western pairings. The lone ranger was created for radio and was portrayed as a white man. The lone ranger shows that not even johnny depp is a.
An extended 70 minute version was released in syndication as the legend of the lone ranger. Johnny depp ready to return lone ranger star armie hammer is signed on for a couple sequels assuming they happen, while johnny depp says hes all ready to reprise as tonto. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. That allows verbinski the opportunity to bookend his story with two. If you like this be sure to listen to the lone ranger story. The lone ranger and trouble on the santa fe 1955 the lone ranger on red butte trail 1956 the lone ranger.
The lone ranger s real name was john reid portrayed on radio by brace beemer. The lone ranger story part of this dvd package is great to have available after such a long period of time. If you like funny, cool, and interesting videos get the free video of the day. The lone ranger ab initio rwzimdpa 31 december 2019. The idea is that a band of texas rangers a sort of police force in the old west was ambushed, but one survived. Appearing at first to be a statue that is part of the exhibit, he comes to life suddenly, standing in one of the displays, to tell a surprised young boy. The lone ranger is the sole survivor of a group of six ambushed texas rangers. The lone ranger and the lost city of gold western adventure movie, english, full length, free film duration. Clayton moore september 14, 1914 december 28, 1999 clayton more was born 105 years ago today. The lone ranger is a film that manages to be bad in many ordinary ways and, also, to be bad in a rather extraordinary way. In 1981 klinton spilsbury and michael horse played the duo in the legend of the lone ranger, opposite christopher lloyd as reids nemesis, butch cavendish. Brace beemer played the lone ranger on radio from 1941 to 1955. The lone ranger serves as a peacemaker between the native americans and the ranchers of the territory. Jul 03, 20 the lone ranger is a mystery, all right.
While details differ, the basic story of the lone rangers origin is consistent in. On a positive note a previous poster pointed out how squeaky clean the lone ranger part was played and that was awesome. Apparently gerald mohr though not credited narrating, opening producer jack wrathers debut after buying out the radio and tv franchise, introducing clayton moore and jay silverheels, with technicolor action from kanab, utah, in the first big screen production of the lone ranger. The story begins in a natural historylike carnival show exhibition that contains oddities from the old wild west, one of them being tonto. The lone ranger is an american western drama television series that aired on the abc. Based on the radio series of the same name, the film stars johnny depp as tonto, the narrator of the events and armie hammer as john reid, the lone ranger. His recording of this signature cry was used even after his death and brace beemer had become the lone ranger. The story was well written and no one could ever replace clayton moore or jay silverheels. While details differ, the basic story of the lone rangers origin is consistent in most versions of the franchise. The lone ranger and tonto fistfight in heaven a good story.
There actually was a real lone ranger, but, the story we know of him was largely invented for a radio show. The legend of the lone ranger is a 1981 american western film that was directed by william a. Sorry this copy is a bit rough and faded, its the best i could find. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits.
The lone ranger and his horse silver 1935 the lone ranger and the vanishing herd 1936 the lone ranger and the secret. The lone ranger is a fictional masked former texas ranger who fought outlaws in the. Art identification by alberto becattini january 2011. The fictional story line maintains that a patrol of six texas rangers is. Tonto, johnny depp lindien sage et laconique, qui enterre les hommes et parle aux chevaux, raconte lhistoire meconnue qui a transforme john reid armie. A posse of six members of the texas ranger division, led by captain dan reid, pursued a band of outlaws led by bartholomew butch cavendish, but are betrayed by a civilian guide named collins.
Her final film appearance was a cameo in the legend of the lone ranger 1981, also produced by wrather. It took three episodes to retell the famous origin story, written for. As a kid watching the episodes on television as often as i could, i heard occasional references to the beginning of the lone ranger, but never saw it. That allows verbinski the opportunity to bookend his story with two memorable action set pieces involving chases above, under and through runaway trains. In this serial the lone ranger has a second partner in juan valdez, who at first wrongly believes the lone ranger to have murdered his brother, then fights beside the masked rider of the plains. When the lone ranger calls out hi yo silver, away it is the voice of earle w. The lone ranger is a 1956 western film based on the lone ranger television series, starring clayton moore and jay silverheels. Feb 07, 20 the lone ranger and the lost city of gold western adventure movie, english, full length, free film duration. The lone ranger was also a popular television series 194957, with clayton moore as the lone ranger.
The tv series wrapped up in june of 57, a year before this picture would open. The legend of the lone ranger 1981 rotten tomatoes. The appeal of this lone ranger movie is the fact that it is in color. Buy lone ranger posters designed by millions of artists and iconic brands from all over the world. A running theme of the lone ranger is the emergence of the locomotive as a means of connecting towns on the american wests frontier. This one hour feature is a special that was created in 1955 for the 22nd. Originally broadcast in february 1955 as a 60 minute black and white tv special compiled from content from the first three 1949 lone ranger tv episodes, with linking narration and repeated annually in subsequent years as an anniversary special.
It is about clayton moore, who played the lone ranger on television, who was known for taking his role seriously and never breaking character in public setting was in charlotte in the early 70s. The survivor vowed vengeance on the outlaws and decided to wear a mask to protect his identity and to work only with the help of a trusted indian whom he saved from death. Also there are lego lone ranger sets etc which are really cool and im sure would have been on his wish list had he been able to see the movie, so lost sales there also. Fraker and stars klinton spilsbury, michael horse and christopher lloyd. The lone ranger retains the greatest current popularity of all the great characters created during the golden age of radio drama. The lone ranger story 1955 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The lone ranger story part of this dvd package is great to have available after. My amazon prime video app is set to stream and download at the best.
Seitz jr with clayton moore, jay silverheels, glenn strange, walter sande. The lone ranger 1955 cast and crew rancher reece kilgore lyle bettger picks a fight with indians in the hope that he can run them off their land and mine it for silver. The restored original lone ranger republic serial 1938. There are about 25 western movies that can be called great.
Fran striker created the character for a us radio series 193354 and then wrote 17 lone ranger novels. Lone ranger, the 1956 movie clip it was a hard land. While details differ, the basic story of the lone ranger s origin is consistent in most versions of the franchise. He does his good deeds without calling attention to himself, preferring that his identity remain secret. As usual, the plot on this fine work is captivating and appealing, as are all of the lone ranger movies and series. Then a masked lawman, the lone ranger clayton moore and. A previous try at a bigscreen origins story, the legend of the lone ranger, in 1981, was a total bust and the only film ever made by the actor who played the title character, klinton spilsbury. From 1935 to 1950, big little books were published. A profile of the lone ranger inspired by the recent release of the movie the lone ranger, we return to the thrilling days of yesteryear 2008 for an encore. Customize your lone ranger poster with hundreds of different frame options, and get the exact look that you want for your wall. This one hour feature is a special that was created in 1955 for the 22nd anniversary of the program 22 years includes the radio program years using the first three episodes of the tv series from 1949 edited together, that provide the answers to the origin of the lone ranger.
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