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. The lone ranger and the silver bullet by striker, fran. George trendle gave fran the credit for creating the lead character by writing a letter on january 30, 1933. Come check out our giant selection of tshirts, mugs, tote bags, stickers and more. The lone ranger is the sole survivor of a group of six ambushed texas rangers. The radio series reportedly was plucked from a character in writer zane greys 1915 book, the lone star ranger. The first book was written by gaylord dubois, but the. The lone ranger 1939 this comic was published by dell publishing co. For those of you who want to study the lone ranger in more detail, id suggest looking for the following book at used book sellers. The earliest scripts of this series were largely rewritten from frans earlier series called covered wagon days. Get the best deals on lone ranger comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Francis hamilton fran striker august 19, 1903 september 4, 1962 was an american writer. He works with his indian friend tonto, and he rides he steed silver to his next adventure.
With jay silverheels, clayton moore, john hart, chuck courtney. Lone ranger, a fictional character, was introduced on the radio in 1932. The lone ranger 1938 and lone ranger rides again 1939 serials. On one hand, the characters seemingly been around forever.
Tonto finds one ranger still alive and he becomes the lone ranger. This black and white version of the story is going to allow you to see a very young roy rogers play this hero. As the lone ranger radio show was becoming a nationwide popular phenomenon, the spartan publishing co. Complete listings and values of big little books note 1. The lone ranger rides fran striker 1903 1962 fans of the old radio shows and the tv series the lone ranger will recognize the characters in this book the lone ranger, his faithful indian sidekick tonto and his trusty horse, silver.
Late in 1932, striker began working on the lone ranger. Buffalo bill museum acquires lone rangers pistol state. Over three thousand shows were produced before the series ended in 1954. The lone ranger must which of the towns bearded men robbed the safe at the bank. Based on the famous lone ranger adventures created by george w. Fran began writing the lone ranger scripts from 1932 onwards. William tellrossini, les preludesliszt and the overture to donna diannaunknown composer. The heroic and moral lawman also extended to comic books, novels, action. Clayton moore played the lone ranger in all but a few episodes, and jay silverheels became the embodied tonto. This has to be the very first film of the lone ranger. The alter ego of britt reid, the green hornet was created by fran striker, george w. The lone ranger radio and tv shows this serial introduced the massacre origin story of the character and rescue by tonto as well as music and costumes used afterward in lone ranger programs.
Silver was already the lone ranger s horse, having been since the lone ranger was several years younger. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping. The lone ranger is perhaps most directly, logically, linked to the green hornet. He, his brother, dan, and four other texas rangers had been. From gunslingin showdowns to barroom brawls, the classic western movies channel is filled with all of the midwestern movies from the golden era of hollywood. Other than the influence of the fictional robin hood and zorro, there is no evidence of the lone ranger being inspired by any one person, including bass reeves. Lone ranger fictitious character juvenile fiction subject. The lone ranger was a nameless as well as mysterious friend to anyone in trouble. The adventures of the masked hero and his native american partner. Now very expensive, but worth the price for the real ranger fan. When you book the only authentic original looking lone ranger and silver in the country, your job of providing entertainment instantly becomes easier. He is delivering a good moral message of nonviolence, no drugs, no intoxicating beverages, no smoking and no profanity to kids and adults.
Make offer vtg the lone ranger gold key comic book lot 17 18 20 good condition 1970s. As he began the lone ranger phenomenon with a staff meeting in 1932. Tonto fictitious character juvenile fiction category. There were many contributors and detractors along the way. The lone ranger rides, a wonderful western story in itself, also details the origins of why a texas ranger would strike out on his own, wearing a mask at all. This book has about 450 pages, hundreds of illustrations, and covers the radio program, the. If you are a big little books collector or just like to browse is the place for you. The best and most complete effort of the lone rangers story that ive ever read. Sam mendes film road to perdition 2002 showed a boy reading the lone ranger big little book, but this was an anachronism since the movie is set during 1931, a year prior to the first big little books and two years before the lone ranger premiered january 31, 1933 on radio. Book autographed by fred foy radio announcer of lone ranger on may 15, 2004 during lone ranger festival at mt.
A letter from trendle dated monday, january 30, 1933, clearly gives striker credit for creating the character. In 1949, the radio show moved to television, and the sounds were linked to images and actors who became equally familiar. Weston gazette editor jeffrey jackson impersonates the lone ranger and commits crimes in order to have the law capture the real lone ranger. Strikers work as a comic strip writer extended to writing the green hornet comic books and the 1945 newspaper strip the sea hound based on. Fran striker 1903 1962 was an american writer for radio, books, and comics, best known for creating the lone ranger, the green hornet, and sgt. Hartland lone ranger on rearing silver set with rare blue hang tag. The 8 minutes of missing audio has been covered by new dubbing, all titles and recaps are presented in english and the picture element is.
Silver was already the lone rangers horse, having been since the lone ranger was several years younger. I especially liked the chapter the legend fact or fiction the couldithavehappened account. The lone rangers first movie serial appeared in 1938. Trendle for a detroit radio station and debuted on jan. Striker also reedited, and rewrote parts of later editions of the first novel. The best and most complete effort of the lone ranger s story that ive ever read. The lone ranger tv series officially ended in 1957, but attempts to bring back the series occurred in 1961 and 2003. They were also famous for their photoplays, including that for. Values are determined through contacts with blb club members who are active in buyingselling blbs. On silver, his magnificent horse, he rode around the plains during the days of the early west. But in the book, tonto called the lr my friend rather than kemo sabe. 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.
See more ideas about lone ranger, ranger and tv westerns. List of lone ranger novels lone ranger wiki fandom. Television shows were started in 1949 and are still seen on some stations. Frontispiece illustration is bw a mystriouslooking wagon rounded the trn caption. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. We have lone ranger big little books for sale, buy rare lone ranger big little books at. Mar 20, 2019 the point is that the lone ranger arose out of the collaborative efforts of several people over a period of time. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. First published between 1936 and 1956 in hardback by grosset and dunlap, many of these stories were reprinted in paperback in. 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. The working title of the sequel was the lone ranger returns, but was changed to the lone ranger rides again. The lone ranger is a desperado who helps people in need.
Lone ranger big little books for sale rare lone ranger. Debunking the myth that bass reeves inspired the lone ranger. The point is that the lone ranger arose out of the collaborative efforts of several people over a period of time. 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. Jul 03, 20 the lone ranger is a mystery, all right. The first book was written by gaylord dubois, but the others were by fran striker. The first lone ranger novel appeared in 1936, and eventually 18 volumes were published, as listed below.
In 1932, striker began work on the lone ranger, writing as many as 156 scripts. The only authentic original looking lone ranger and silver in the country, a tribute performer, does a unique funfilled educational vaudevillestyle western appearance with lots of surprises. Trendle and james jewell, the same team behind the lone ranger. When i was a child, i loved the lone ranger program on the radio and especially loved the various theme music used. I agree that its too bad that dave holland is gone. Ride clear of diablo western 1954 audie murphy dan duryea susan cabot. The lone ranger s first name is also thought to have not been mentioned in contemporary lone ranger newspaper comics, comic books, and tiein premiums, though some have stated that the name john reid was used in an illustration of the grave marker made by tonto which appeared in either a comic book version of the characters origin story or in. Cafepress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every occasion. Vtg the lone ranger gold key comic book lot 17 18 20 good condition 1970s. Fans of the old radio shows and the tv series the lone ranger will recognize the characters in this book the lone ranger, his faithful indian sidekick tonto and his trusty horse, silver.
Complete the information about your event, complete the box words below, then click submit and our booking manager, tex holland, will contact you with the arrangements to do your event. This telling of the story of the lone ranger is one of the first in the history of cinema. With silver chief, chief thundercloud, lynne roberts, stanley andrews. The problem with this story is silver is effectively a middleaged horse rather than a young colt of 34. Vintage 1973 the lone ranger action figuredoll, gabriel toys 100% complete. The lone ranger debuts on detroits wxyz radio station. Pathegrams cine the lone ranger and tonto capture a band of cattle rustlers and save the life of the rancher in this silent animated short film. Lone ranger big little books for sale rare lone ranger big. 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.
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