Their premium, a lone ranger comic book is today considered by many collectors to be one of the rarest of lone ranger collectibles. Livingston was the lone ranger, and victor daniels chief thundercloud returned as tonto, in republics 1939 cliffhanger sequel, the lone ranger rides again. The first book was written by gaylord dubois, but the others by fran francis hamilton striker. The lone ranger 1938 and lone ranger rides again 1939 serials. Jul 02, 20 the lone ranger serials silver 1938 and 1939 played by silver king and then silver chief in the hardtofind serials, this is a traditionallyseeming silver that doesnt get much of a backstory. The lone ranger rides again lone ranger wiki fandom. He wants to keep them out by legal means but his nephew bart brings in outlaws to drive them out. The lone ranger is on hand to help the homesteaders battle barts men as he overcomes traps.
Clayton moore september 14, 1914 december 28, 1999 was an american actor best known for playing the fictional western character the lone ranger from 19491951 and 19541957 on the television series of the same name. It was the ninth of the sixtysix serials produced by republic, the fourth western a third of republics serials were westerns and the first of 1938. The lone ranger rides again is a 1939 american republic film serial directed by william witney and john english. The lone ranger 1938 and lone ranger rides again 1939. This was suppposed to be the complete serial, but after some initial action that appeared introductory about origin of the lone ranger the tape began with edisode 6. Robert livingston took over the role in the 1939 serial the lone ranger rides again. The lone ranger, a 19491957 television series the nickname for actor clayton moore, who played the character in the series. With robert livingston, chief thundercloud, silver chief, duncan renaldo. But the first film serial, the lone ranger 1938, broke that rule, much to the displeasure of the radio series creators. Jan 16, 2002 obviously this serial doesnt come close to its predecessor, but it still, imo, is pretty good.
The lone ranger rides again is a 1939 american republic serial. The lone ranger rides again lost republic serial chapter 1. Reviewing what ram singh said, the lone ranger and tonto help a group of homesteaders fight off the black raiders, fighting in the cattlemens interest, led by bart dolan, son of the wealthiest cattle baron in the territory, and obviously looking out for his future interests. The lone ranger rides again 1939 movie serial message boards.
Lee powell is the lr and victor danielschief thundercloud is tonto. Considered a lost film since its release in 1939 and apparent destruction by fire on the republic pictures studio backlot shortly afterward, the lone ranger rides again now, as. The lone ranger 1938 approved 4h 24min western 12 february 1938 usa chap. The lone ranger has endured as an iconic figure in american popular culture, from his 1933 premier as a radio serial hero through a highlyrated television series 19491957 to a 20 feature film. In republics second serial, the lone ranger rides again 1939, bob livingston one of the studios 3 mesquiteers was picked to portray the lone ranger. A closeup of the lone ranger and tonto from republics the lone ranger serial. The first lone ranger novel appeared in 1936, and eventually 18 volumes were published, as listed below. The lone ranger 1938 the miracle rider 1935 the painted stallion 1937 zorros black whip 1944 zorro rides again 1937 silent films. Universal has acquired the rights to the lone ranger which will be made into a serial for the 194041 program. The lone ranger rides again the followup of the successful original serial the lone ranger from 1938. It was the ninth of the sixtysix serials produced by republic, the fourth western a third of republics serials were westerns and the first republic serial release of 1938. It was a compilation film a combination of the first three tv episodes from sept 1949 enter the lone ranger, the lone ranger fights on and the lone ranger s triumph. Livingston made scores of films, but is best remembered as one of republics western trio, the three mesquiteers. In his early career, hart appeared mostly in westerns.
Based on the famous lone ranger adventures created by george w. The lone ranger rides again, a 1939 republic film serial. An outlaw leader planning to take control of texas after the civil war kills colonel jeffries, a man empowered to levy taxes, and assumes his identity. The lone rangers official release date is 12 february 1938, although this is actually the date the seventh chapter was made available to film exchanges.
Trendle for a detroit radio station and debuted on jan. The lone ranger is yet another classic from the republic thrill factory, one of the best serials ever. John hart played the lone ranger for one season on tv. The five all fight valiantly but over the course of the serial four are killed in the line of duty, leaving only one to finish the fight the lone ranger. The character is currently portrayed in serials being produced by republic. The lone ranger fans, enthusiasts, collectors posts. The lone ranger rides again approved 4h 23min action, adventure, drama 25 february 1939 usa homesteaders are moving into the valley settled many years ago by rancher craig dolan. The lone ranger rides again cliffhanger movie serial dvd. Homesteaders are moving into the valley settled many years ago by rancher craig dolan. The lone ranger dvd set 1938 complete 15 episode serial 2 discs. A facebook page devoted to fans and enthusiasts, collectors and all interested in the lone ranger.
And while it goes a bit on a downward trail the longer it goes with its generic western sequences and repeat episodes, this is a high energy action series. Chief thundercloud as tonto, the lone ranger s sidekick. Republic pictures released the lone ranger serial in 1938 followed by the lone ranger rides again in 1939. The lone ranger actually unmasks in the climactic cave scene from republics 1938 serial the lone ranger. Next came the return of the lone ranger 1961, starring tex hill, was a pilot episode for a proposed cbstv series. Note that this was a sequel to the 1938 serial, the lone ranger, but while chief thundercloud returned as tonto, robert livingston took over from lee powell as the lone ranger. Our restoration of the lone ranger 1938, longconsidered a lost serial in complete form, is the only complete unsubtitled version of the serial available and the definitive edition of.
Lone ranger rides again 1939 william witney synopsis. The lone ranger is an american radio and television show created by george w. Episodes of the lone ranger radio program june 20, 1933 the lone ranger, the haunted ranch december 17, 1937 the lone ranger, the osage bank robbery march 7, 1938 the lone ranger, abe jenkins is framed. Robert livingston stars as bill andrews, alias the masked rider of the plains, while chief thundercloud is his faithful indian companion tonto. In the serial, a confederate army captain leads a band of deserters in an attempt to conquer the state of texas and rule it as a dictatorship. The lone ranger rides again 1939 directed by john english. Watch and discuss classic and vintage movies on line free. The serial was considered lost for a long time but copies, with spanish subtitles, have since been found and reissued. It was a sequel to republics earlier 1938 serial the lone ranger, which had been highly successful, and the thirteenth of the sixtysix serials produced by republic.
Free classic radio shows the lone ranger radio program. Jan 28, 2020 the lone ranger debuts on detroit radio. Mar 06, 2020 as a general rule, the lone ranger is never seen without his mask. The lone ranger on radio, film and television mcfarland. Lee powell played the lone ranger in the 1938 serial the lone ranger. The lone ranger serials silver 1938 and 1939 played by silver king and then silver chief in the hardtofind serials, this is a traditionallyseeming silver that doesnt get much of a backstory.
John lewis hart december, 1917 september 20, 2009, also credited as john hilton was an american film and television actor. But the most famous of all premiums was cheerios cereals lone ranger frontier town. A 69minute feature film version, created by editing the serial footage together, was released on 10 april 1940. It has fine acting for a serial, anyway, exciting action, thrilling music, and a clever and intelligent plot. The lone ranger 1938 is a republic pictures movie serial. Duncan renaldo as juan vasquez, who originally believes the lone ranger killed his brother. At left is chief thundercloud real name victor daniels.
The lone ranger movie serial 1938 information about this serial can be found on its imdb page. The first 10 superhero films ever made reelrundown. Movie dvds, mp4 video downloads, mpg videos on usb flash drives. The lone ranger rides again 1939 is a republic pictures serial. The lone ranger, a feature film based upon the television and radio show. The lone ranger and the gold robbery striker, fran on. This second republic serial adaptation of the popular radio series the lone ranger abandons the mystery angle of the first 1938s the lone ranger in favor of a straightforward action tale.
The lone ranger is a 1938 american republic movie serial based on the radio program of the same name. Jim thorpe favorite favorite favorite favorite september 24, 2010 subject. The eponymous character is a masked texas ranger in the american old west, originally played by paul halliwell, who gallops about righting injustices with the aid of his clever, laconic indian sidekick, tonto. The 2nd long ranger serial the lone ranger rides again 1939 chapter 1 if you want to see chapter 1 of the 2nd lone ranger serial the lone ranger rides again 1939 starring robert livingston go to these links on youtube. The lone ranger dvd set 1938 complete 15 episode serial 2. Production on the serial began in late 1937, with exterior location filming done at lone pine, california. Released in february, 1938, the lone ranger serial was a huge financial success for both republic and trendle. Above, heroine lynn roberts aka mary hart in earlier screen activity in roy rogers films, and later as lynne roberts points the way for victor daniels tonto and lee powell the lone ranger in republic pictures 1938 serial the lone ranger. However, when republic decided to make a second lone ranger serial in 1939, powell made a serious mistake he asked for more money. It was a sequel to republics 1938 serial the lone ranger, which had been highly successful, and the thirteenth of the sixtysix serials produced by republic.
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