The Lone Ranger in Movies
The Lone Ranger made his first appearance on film in a 1936 animated "short" made for the home market. His first theatrical feature was edited together from the 1938 serial with new "bookend" footage added. The Lone Ranger's first original movie made for the theater was in 1956. The below list contains all of these and more, including any television movies/specials.
The Lone Ranger - A Cartoon
Details
- 1936
- ~3 minutes
- Black & white animation
- Produced by Roy Meredith
- No theatrical release; released by Pathegram Films on 16mm film for the home market.
Hi-Yo Silver
Details
- April 10, 1940
- 69 minutes
Cast
- Lone Ranger - Lee Powell
- Tonto - Chief Thunder-Cloud
Note
- Edited together from the 1938 serial “The Lone Ranger” with new "bookend" material included.
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
Details
- 1952 - exact date unknown at this time, some listings show it as 1958
- 75 minutes
- Edited together the first three episodes of the 1949 television series recounting the origin of the Lone Ranger.
Cast
- Lone Ranger - Clayton Moore
- Tonto - Jay Silverheels
The Lone Ranger Story - TV Special
Details
- February 12, 1955
- 60 minutes
- Edited together the first three episodes of the 1949 television series recounting the origin of the Lone Ranger. Additional footage was filmed for the opening sequence.
Cast
- Lone Ranger - Clayton Moore
- Tonto - Jay Silverheels
Note
- Released to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of The Lone Ranger radio program. Subsequently aired annually through the 25th anniversary.
The Lone Ranger
Details
- January 13, 1956 premiere in Dallas, Texas.
- February 25, 1956 general release.
- 86 minutes
Cast
- Lone Ranger - Clayton Moore
- Tonto - Jay Silverheels
The Lone Ranger Peace Patrol
Details
- 1958
- Filmed in conjunction with the U.S. Treasury Department.
- 8 minutes
Cast
- Lone Ranger - Clayton Moore
Note
- Shown in schools to promote the sale of savings bonds.
The Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Gold
Details
- June 4, 1958
- 81 minutes
Cast
- Lone Ranger - Clayton Moore
- Tonto - Jay Silverheels
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
Details
- May 22, 1981
- 98 minutes
Cast
- Lone Ranger - Klinton Spilsbury
- Tonto - Michael Horse
- Lucas Striker - John Hart (The Lone Ranger from season 3 of the 1949 television series)
- Woman - Bonita Granville (co-starred in the 1956 film)
Note
- James Keach dubbed Klinton Spilsbury as both John Reid and The Lone Ranger.
The Lone Ranger: The Truth Unmasked - TV Special
Details
- April 26, 1987
- 90 minutes
- Edited together the first three episodes of the 1949 television series recounting the origin of the Lone Ranger. Additional footage was filmed of a grandfather telling the story of The Lone Ranger to his grandson. This footage was used as bookends and commercial bumpers.
Cast
- Lone Ranger - Clayton Moore
- Tonto - Jay Silverheels
The Lone Ranger
Details
- February 26, 2003
- 120 minute airtime
Cast
- Lone Ranger - Chad Michael Murray
- Tonto - Nathaniel Arcand
Note
- TV movie designed as a pilot for an unrealized television series.
The Lone Ranger
Details
- July 3, 2013
- 150 minutes
Cast
- Lone Ranger - Armie Hammer
- Tonto - Johnny Depp