I Was That Masked Man by Clayton Moore, Frank Thompson
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Book Reviews of I Was That Masked Man
Book Review: This is a great book!
Summary: 5 Stars
In this book, Clayton Moore tells all about his life: how he got to be the Lone Ranger, what it was like for him to be the Lone Ranger, and much more. This book gives some great insight about what his life was like. In the middle of the book are two sections of pictures which I love to look at. This is definitely a book for all Lone Ranger fans!Book Review: I was that Masked Man
Summary: 5 Stars
If you ever liked the Lone Ranger on TV this book is for you. Great over all history about Clayton Moore. His sruggles, what went on behind the camera and most of all how the series affected his life , those around him and the young audience that watched. A good man for a good job.Book Review: must read
Summary: 5 Stars
An in depth history of Clayton Moore. A very informative perpective of a bye-gone age in Hollywood. I really enjoyed this book. A must read for Lone Ranger and TV western fans.Book Review: Hi Yo Silver, away!
Summary: 5 Stars
This man, Clayton Moore WAS the Lone Ranger. I can say no more.Book Review: Decent well rounded Autobiogaphy
Summary: 4 Stars
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.