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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Copy, July 1, 2003
VCi's offering of the 1956 Lone Ranger feature film is outsatnding. Prior to this, I had to watch my old VHS EP Mode version and it was not pleasant. It never is with EP mode products. The VCi copy is clear and crisp with brilliant and vibrant colors, the way a DVD rendition of classic film should be. Despite the Region 1 tag, it is an all regions DVD and all Lone Rnager fans around the world will have the chance to enjoy this one. This is the best Lone Ranger film of all times as the production values are top notch. The sequel - The Lost City of Gold pales in comparison as somewhat akin to a made for TV movie. That must also be had to complete the cinema presenations of the Lone Ranger. The 1980's feature "Legend of the Lone Ranger" is an aberration, nice to see but not to collect. Congratulations to VCi.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Masked Rider of the plains & his faithful Indian companion Tonto ~ The Lone Ranger", September 21, 2005
VCI Entertainment and Warner Bros. present the first big screen full length in color "Lone Ranger" (1956) (digitally remastered in Dolby), long running Lone Ranger series on radio and then turned out in the early '40s in the movies...it's all new and in Warnercolor the west's greatest hero...the story line is excellent with outstanding action scenes and production with over hours worth of entertainment.... the Ranger and Tonto must overt an all out Indian War and stop the rancher Reece Kilgore from taking over Indian Lands...will the Lone Ranger come up with disguises to get in with the gang of local villians...can we count on the Masked Rider and his faithful Indian Companion to right all the wrongs across the plains...respect for the Native American and the diginity they have earned is displayed throughtout the story and film...watch the scene in which the Ranger bestows upon Red Hawk the Indian Chief, is very touching...we all know very well that Tonto and the Ranger are very good friends and saddle partners...Clayton Moore once stated he loved Jay Silverheels like a Brother...and that my friends is a real hero!
Under director Stuart Hiesler, producers Jack Wrather and Willis Goldbeck, screenplay by Herb Meadow and George W. Trendle...the cast include Clayton Moore (Lone Ranger), Jay Silverheels (Tonto), Silver (Lone Ranger's horse), Scout (Tonto's horse, Lyle Bettger (Reece Kilgore), Bonita Granville (Welcome Kilgore), Perry Lopez (Pete Ramirez), Michael Ansara (Angry Horse), Robert J. Wilke (Cassidy (Kilgore's foreman), Frank DeKova (Chief Red Hawk), John Pickard (Sheriff Sam Kimberley), Beverly Washburn (Lila Kilgore), Lane Chandler (Chip Walker), Kermit Maynard (Rev. Purdy )...the Masked Man rides to new heights of excitement...entertainment for every man, woman and child who ever dreamed of adventure...another thrilling days of yesteryear western with a "Hi-Yo Silver" the Lone Ranger rides again with this big screen technicolor release from Warner Brothers Pictures.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
VCI LONE RANGER TRAILERS:
1. Lone Ranger (thunders to the motion picture screen) (restored trailer)
2. The Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Gold" (restored trailer) (Golden Book Entertaiment)
While you're at it check out Bobby J. Copeland's book on "Silent Hoofbeats", a salute to the horses and riders of the bygone B-Western era...finally a book listing each and every steed that carried our heroes over the dusty trails and plains...Copeland has composed each section in his book to perfection...names of our western stars with the most comprehensive information of movie and TV horses...Clayton Moore with Silver and Jay Silverheels with Scout appear several times...published by Empire Publishing and available on Amazon.
If you enjoyed "The Lone Ranger" why not pick up the special editions from VCI Entertainment people:
1. Lone Ranger (Special Edition #8252) with bonus interview with Michael Ansara by Michael Druxman
interview with Dawn Moore (Clayton Moore's daughter) by Leonard Maltin...Biographies...Lone Ranger Creed...Photo Gallery...Trailers:"Ride in the Whirlwind", "The Shooting", "The Lone Ranger"...2 DVD edition (Standard & Widescreen versions)
2. Lone Ranger & the Lost City of Gold" (Special Edition #8254) with bonus:Cowboy Hall of Fame induction of Clayton Moore, 1991...Cowboy Hall of Fame induction of Jay Silverheels, 1993...Biographies, Lone Ranger Creed, Photo Gallery, Trailers:"Ride in the Whirlwind", "The Shooting", "The Lone Ranger"...2 DVD edition (Standard & Widescreen)
Great job by VCI Entertainment for releasing the digital transfere with a clean, clear and crisp print...looking forward to more of the same from The Lone Ranger vintage era...order your copy now from Amazon or VCI Entertainment, stay tuned once again with a top notch B-Western from VCI...just the way we like 'em!
Total Time: 86 mins on DVD ~ VCI Entertainment 8304 ~ (2/12/2002)
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lone Ranger Movie, January 23, 2006
Having enjoyed some of the older black & white TV episodes, I was curious to see this feature movie in color. I read the reviews on Amazon, and thought it was worth a try. The look and feel of this movie is excellent while still being true to the TV series. I was very pleased with this movie. Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels reprise their roles, looking timeless in this version. I would recommend this for any Lone Ranger fan, along with the AMC compilation of earlier TV episodes.
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