Lone Ranger: War Horse

"War Horse" is the sixth episode of season one of the Western adventure series The Lone Ranger. It was directed by George B. Seitz, Jr. and written by Gibson Fox based on concepts originally developed by Fran Striker. It first aired on ABC on October 20th, 1949. In this episode, a promoter wants to purchase the famous war horse 'Black Cloud' owned by the Chief Lame Bear. Instead of purchasing the horse the people he employs steal the animal instead, taking Lame Bear's son as hostage in the process. After the capture of Tonto, the Lone Ranger needs to use all his diplomacy and cunning as a law enforcer to stop out right war between Lame Bear's tribe and the US cavalry.