Superman - The 1948 & 1950 Theatrical Serials Collection
by Spencer Gordon Bennet, Thomas Carr
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Actor: Carol Forman, George Meeker, Kirk Alyn, Noel Neill, Tommy BondDirector: Spencer Gordon Bennet, Thomas Carr
Brand: Warner Brothers
Writer: Arthur Hoerl
Writer: David Mathews
Writer: George H. Plympton
Writer: Jerry Siegel
Writer: Joe Shuster
Writer: Joseph F. Poland
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Format: Black & White, Box set, Closed-captioned, Dolby
Picture Format: Academy Ratio, 1.33:1
Running Time: 518 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-11-28
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: 82125
Studio: Warner Home Video
Product features:
- Kirk Alyn sets the herioc standard for generations to come, portraying Superman in these multichapter cliffhanger adventures that kept Saturday matinee crowds coming back for more. The 15-chapter Superman (1948) spans our hero's first arrival on Earth to his alter-ego role as reporter Clark Kent through his battle with sinister Spider Lady. In the 15-part Atom Man vs. Superman (1950), a UFO and A-
Movie Reviews of Superman - The 1948 & 1950 Theatrical Serials Collection
Movie Review: Review of " Superman " ( vs the " Spider Lady " ) 1948 and " The Atom Man vs Superman " 1950 Serials
Summary: 5 Stars
Hi, both these serials are great and are simiiar in style to the 1950's " Adventures of Superman " tv series; in fact I think these two movies were the prototype ( for the tv series ) and the tv series was simply an extension of these serials in terms of style. I would rate the first serial " Superman " 1948 ( vs the " Spider Lady " )as the better of the two; it's sort of the " A " side of a " single ". This is mainly due to two main factors. The beautiful Noel Neill's performance and physical appearance, which is unique here in that she has lovely LONG hair and she wears a lovely long business skirt suit ( her long skirt even has short side splits / slits ) compared to the 2nd 1950 movie where she has a shorter haircut as per her appearance in the 1950's tv series ( from Season 2 onwards ); and her clothes aren't quite as nice. The other main factor is that in the 1948 movie we have a beautiful deadly villainess !!! The " Spider Lady " played by the beautiful long haired Carol Forman, who wears a wonderful long shiny black slinky dress. It's not that the " Atom Man " in the 1950 movie is bad ( he has a great looking mask )but after seeing Carol / the " Spider Lsdy "; it's hard not to miss her. I also was amazed and pleasantly surprised by the " Superman " of these serials; Kirk Alyn. He must be the most underated actor that ever played the character. In my opinion he is the best actor so far and superior to George Reeves portrayal. Why I think this is that he is quite obviously younger looking ( early mid 20's ), very athletic and he smiles / comes across / projects himself in a certain way ( it's hard to describe ) that would appeal to kids and also teenage girls 13 - 18 who would have had a " crush " on him. He's sort of a blend / combination of a " young " Superman and an " old " one. Anyway I highly recommended this two serial set; it's good value for money, the DVD is good quality ( I would have liked more extra features / shots of the actors but this is minor )and pretty much if you liked the 1950's tv series you'll like this too. All the best.
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