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George ArchainbaudEnter the Lone Ranger (1949)

Pilot for the Lone Ranger TV Series. September 15th 1949.


This movie is part of the collection: Classic TV

Director: George Archainbaud
Producer: Jack Chertok
Production Company: Apex Film Corp.
Audio/Visual: sound, black & white
Keywords: Lone Ranger; Tonto; Western; Jay Silverheels; Clayton Moore

Creative Commons license: Public Domain

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Reviewer: 1StepBeyond - - August 23, 2009
Subject: We all rode with the Lone Ranger
Clayton Moore had a great build, voice, and self command. Jay Silverheels was so smooth and honest that I resented anyone who disrespected him. This 1949 program was pretty well done. Radio had begun its exit as the way Americans spent their evenings. The new technology of television let people see what previously could only be heard.

Reviewer: drdee51 - - August 11, 2009
Subject: Origins of the Lone Range
The Lone Ranger was so named by Tonto. His real name is Reid. He was the sole surviver of a group of Texas Rangers ambushed by bad guys. Tonto found the bodies but found Reid still alive. When Reid woke up he asked Tonto about his fellow Texas Rangers. Tonto explained they were all dead and added "You, lone ranger.".

Reviewer: danph36 - - May 18, 2009
Subject: enter the lone ranger
great movie.I was 13 years old in 1949 when it was released.It was a wonderful time.Thank you.

Reviewer: N4zed - - April 17, 2009
Subject: The Lone Ranger # 1
Oh yes, I agree with the previous post; what questions were answered, many. Tears were shed some, a great view if you enjoy the Lone Ranger. Who was that masked man ? I'll never tell....

Reviewer: billparlette - - March 21, 2009
Subject: Over 60? This'll take you back with a smile.
I was fascinated; all the questions unspoken but relevant over the years of Lone Ranger on the radio were answered. Who was the Lone Ranger, where did he come from, and Tonto ... how did they meet? The drama of Silver's appearance, the story of the "silver bullet".... A thousand smiles, the goose pimples with the theme, admittedly a few tears.
And even a guest appearance by the Sadaam Hussein of the old west, the "Cavendish" the bad guy a dead ringer for our more recent villain. If you're over 60, this will be an hour remarkably well spent.

Reviewer: LugosiRules - - December 21, 2008
Subject: They don't make 'em like this anymore....
and it's a shame. Excellent adaption of the radio show, Clayton Moore IS the Lone Ranger, and Glenn Strange is great as the leader of the Cavendish Gang. Great story with great pacing and a lot of action that still holds up well today. This makes for a quality show for family time.

Reviewer: Robin_1990 - - May 4, 2008
Subject: Very Good!
Entertaining TV pilot from 1949. Worth watching!