The Lone Ranger Rides Again

NR 7
1939 4 hr 23 min Western

Homesteaders are moving into the valley settled many years ago by rancher Craig Dolan. 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 Bart's men as he overcomes traps, ambushes, burning buildings and other obstacles in his attempt to bring peace to the valley.

  • Cast:
    Robert Livingston , Chief Thundercloud , Duncan Renaldo , Jinx Falkenburg , Ralph Dunn , J. Farrell MacDonald , William Gould

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Reviews

Tedfoldol
1939/02/25

everything you have heard about this movie is true.

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Borserie
1939/02/26

it is finally so absorbing because it plays like a lyrical road odyssey that’s also a detective story.

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Brendon Jones
1939/02/27

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

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Guillelmina
1939/02/28

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

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paladinind
1939/03/01

Loved this old serial! Lots of action and adventure. Robert Livingston playing Andrews (the Lone Ranger in disguise) and Duncan Renaldo playing Juan show the chemistry they had together as two of the Three Mesquiteers. The Lone Ranger (Livingston) is framed for murder, and Juan Vasquez (Renaldo) goes out for revenge. The Lone Ranger joins a group of settlers heading for New Mexico, convinces Juan of his innocence, and gains a third partner in his fight against a cattle baron's crooked nephew. One cliff-hanger after the other, an intelligent script, and lots of old-time cowboy action that kept me glued to my set!

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michaeljmoore
1939/03/02

This was the second serial for the Lone Ranger (Part of a 2 picture deal that was made with Republic Studios). Lee Powell, who donned the mask for the first serial, was replaced by Livingston. For some reason the Rangers first name was changed, while the last name remained King. The cliffhangers are pretty run of the mill. The story itself was nothing more than a typical western oater of the period. The only real twist in the storyline is that the Lone Ranger is framed by an imposter. He must then go undercover (meaning without his mask) and find the real culprits who have been committing crimes against the homesteaders.Livingston does an adequate job as King, and once the mask is on just about anyone would have done a good job as the Ranger (especially since the Rangers voice was dubbed in by another actor). Chief Thundercloud returns as Tonto to round out the duo. directors Whitney and English, the dynamic duo of serials, seemed to be going through the motions on this one. While there are plenty of chases and fistfights The Lone Ranger Rides Again suffers from poor writing, and bad plotting. Does this mean you shouldn't see it? No.Any Lone Ranger completeist, or serial buff will enjoy LRRA because it is a lot of fun, especially for a western. Most video versions out there don't have the chapter recap, or endings tacked on. If you look hard there are some collectors who have done there own beginnings and recaps of the previous chapters. Like the first Lone Ranger serial this one was unearthed in Mexico, and suffers from Spanish subtitles. However, the picture quality is better than the first, and the soundtrack is still in place. This serial is worth the time if you can watch on its own terms.

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