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Title: I Was That Masked Man by Clayton Moore, Frank Thompson ISBN: 0878332162 Publisher: Taylor Pub Pub. Date: August, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.86
Rating: 5
Summary: Yes! I Returned To Those Thrilling Days Of Yesteryear!
Comment: At the outset, I must admit to a bias. I was born and raised in Chicago. I attended Hayt Elementary School (as did Clayton Moore) and I was told by my 8th grade teacher (Hetty Reichow) that I had been assigned to the same desk the Lone Ranger had once sat in. I was able to picture the buidling and the gymnastic equipment the author fondly remembers. I enjoyed the book for other sentimental reasons as well. Along with Roy Rogers, the Lone Ranger was one of my favorites. I was particularly interested in his legal battle over his wearing of the mask. And, it was important to learn that Clayton Moore tried to live out the ideals of the Lone Ranger. You can never be sure about hollywood types these days. I have a copy of the Lone Ranger's Creed framed and hanging on the wall in my home. Two of my prized possessions are autographs from Roy Rogers and Clayton Moore. Buy the book - If you grew up with the Lone Ranger, you will enjoy the book.
Rating: 5
Summary: THE LONG RANGER REALLY WAS THE LONE RANGER!
Comment: This is a delightful autobiography, mainly because what the reader learns quickly is that Clayton Moore was every bit as
straight-laced and trueblue as the Ranger himself. And Jay Silverhills becomes bigger than life, too! This is an unusual book, because it's obvious that Moore is not a writer. He is so intent on telling his story honestly and clearly, that the reader gets wrapped up in the narrative--just as Davy Crockett's autobiography is made more readable by his lack of sophistication in the writer's art. If you want unpretentious popular-culture history told in a direct and naive narrative, this is the book for you. It makes me want the Lone Ranger back on television! Hi Yo Clayton and Jay!
--Jim Reed, author, DAD'S TWEED COAT: SMALL WISDOMS, HIDDEN COMFORTS, UNEXPECTED JOYS (for more information on those thrilling days of yesteryear, see Jim's website jimreedbooks.com)
Rating: 4
Summary: Decent well rounded Autobiogaphy
Comment: First, I rate books that are average as 3 stars and move up and down from there.
Many people really liked Clayton Moore, and many more liked the Lone Ranger. This makes reviewing the book difficult because one wants the book to be as large as life as the character on screen.
With this said, the book takes a chronological look at the life of Clayton Moore. From his childhood, to trapeze work, to Hollywood and serials, the Lone Ranger to his life after Hollywood, sustaining himself by doing Lone Ranger appearances.
The book is an easy read, with a decent amount of pictures without the mask for those that are curious. With personal stories into the background of serials and the Lone Ranger, personal stories about his life and some information about other actors Clayton Moore had worked with.
Moore rarely has anything negative to say about anyone, and is kind and polite when talking about things that would anger the average person, such as getting fired from the Lone Ranger show.
It is impossible to lead as virtuous a life as the Lone Ranger, and while Moore may have made some personal mistakes in life, they were few and corrected. Certainly, he was a hero for millions, and felt it his obligation and responsibility to live up to that persona, unnlike actors and sports stars of today. I was impressed with the story of how after making an appearance as the Lone Ranger, and while still in costume, they came upon a traffic accident. Of course, Clayton Moore, in Lone Ranger garb, was directing traffic and helping out until the police arrived.
The book may have presented his personal mistakes or conflicts in the best light, but his way of dealing with it was as a gentleman.
Certainly, I learned more about the actor and the character and would recommend this book to others.
It was an easy read, but tha's OK since some younger people may be interested in the book also.
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Title: Collector's Reference & Value Guide to the Lone Ranger by Lee J. Felbinger, Lee Filbinger ISBN: 157432022X Publisher: Collector Books Pub. Date: December, 1997 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title:The Lone Ranger (Special Edition) ASIN: B000051SGZ Publisher: Vci Home Video Pub. Date: 01 May, 2001 List Price(USD): $24.99 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $22.49 |
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Title:The Lone Ranger - The Original Series, Vol. 1 ASIN: B00005R1ME Publisher: Rhino Video Pub. Date: 13 November, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.95 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $13.46 |
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Title:The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1952) ASIN: B00004WL4S Publisher: Marengo Films-Video/Dvd Pub. Date: 28 August, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $13.48 |
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Title:The Lone Ranger 4-Pack ASIN: B00005B1ZA Publisher: Goodtimes Home Video Pub. Date: 01 March, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.95 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $13.46 |
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