The Lone Ranger
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Synopsis
In 1865, Captain Mark Smith of the Confederate Army leads a band of deserters to conquer Texas and rule it as a dictator. In one of his first actions, he captures and assumes the identity of Texas' new Finance Commissioner, Colonel Marcus Jeffries, after having the real man murdered. When a contingent of Texas Rangers enters the territory, Snead, one of Smith's men, leads them into an ambush by Smith's "troopers". The Rangers are apparently wiped out, although one injured survivor is left. The survivor, nursed back to health by Tonto, swears to avenge the massacre and defeat "Colonel Jeffries" and his men.
Top Cast
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Bruce Bennett
Bert Rogers
Lee Powell
Allen King
Chief Thundercloud
Tonto
Lynne Roberts
Joan Blanchard
Stanley Andrews
Captain Smith aka Colonel Jeffries
George Cleveland
George Blanchard
William Farnum
Father McKim
Hal Taliaferro
Bob Stuart
Lane Chandler
Dick Forrest
George Montgomery
Jim Clark
Sammy McKim
Sammy
John Merton
Henchman Kester
Tom London
Henchman Felton
Ray Bennett
Henchman Taggart
Maston Williams
Joe Snead
Frank McGlynn Sr.
Abraham Lincoln
Billy Bletcher
Lone Ranger (voice)
Iron Eyes Cody
Bullet-Bringer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Witney, John English
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Shipman, Lois Eby, George Worthing Yates, Franklin Adreon, Ronald Davidson
- Original Title
- The Lone Ranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 24m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Witney, John English
Barry Shipman, Lois Eby, George Worthing Yates, Franklin Adreon, Ronald Davidson
Department Leadership Roster
William Witney
Director
John English
Director
Barry Shipman
Screenplay
Lois Eby
Screenplay
George Worthing Yates
Screenplay
Franklin Adreon
Screenplay
Ronald Davidson
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lone Ranger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lone Ranger about?
In 1865, Captain Mark Smith of the Confederate Army leads a band of deserters to conquer Texas and rule it as a dictator. In one of his first actions, he captures and assumes the identity of Texas' new Finance Commissioner, Colonel Marcus Jeffries, after having the real man murdered. When a contingent of Texas Rangers enters the territory, Snead, one of Smith's men, leads them into an ambush by Smith's "troopers". The Rangers are apparently wiped out, although one injured survivor is left. The survivor, nursed back to health by Tonto, swears to avenge the massacre and defeat "Colonel Jeffries" and his men.
Who directed The Lone Ranger?
The Lone Ranger was directed by William Witney, John English.
Who stars in The Lone Ranger?
The principal cast of The Lone Ranger includes Bruce Bennett, Lee Powell, Chief Thundercloud, Lynne Roberts, Stanley Andrews.
When was The Lone Ranger released and how long is it?
The Lone Ranger was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 4h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lone Ranger?
The Lone Ranger holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).