Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942

Release Date: 2009-04-07

Overview: More than just a landmark in superhero animation, Max Fleischer's Superman shorts were no less than the foundation for so many shows that succeeded it. Playing in theaters in 1941-42, only a few years after the Man of Steel made his debut in Action Comics, these 17 exciting films were produced by Fleischer and made famous the phrase "This looks like a job for Superman!" At 10 minutes, each film had just enough time to run the opening credits, establish the threat, let Lois Lane make a headstrong rush into peril, and allow Clark Kent to change to his alter ego and save the day. The films show a remarkably dynamic and atmospheric storytelling style that enables them to hold up for modern viewers. At first the films followed a science fiction-fantasy theme, but not unexpectedly for that time soon focused on wartime concerns.

Rating: 7.4 / 10

Cast

Bud Collyer

as Superman / Clark Kent (voice) (archive sound)

Joan Alexander

as Lois Lane (voice) (archive sound)

Crew

Max Fleischer - Director
Dave Fleischer - Director

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The Max Fleischer Superman movies, produce by Paramount, were a series of movies created and released from 1941 to 1943. The first in the series was released in theaters September 26, 1941 and the la...