Superman [Serial] (1948)
This adventure is the first live-action Superman serial and was one of the most successful multi-chapter films ever made. Superman is played by B-movie hero Kirk Alyn. The story centers upon the hero and the nefarious Spider Lady, who is trying to rule the Earth. If she cannot have complete control, she plans on shrinking it with her powerful reducer ray. Much of the episodes center upon Superman's relationship with Lois Lane and upon his ability to fly. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kirk Alyn
- Director(s):
- Spencer Gordon Bennet, Thomas Carr, (more)
Synopsis of Superman [Serial]
This adventure is the first live-action Superman serial and was one of the most successful multi-chapter films ever made. Superman is played by B-movie hero Kirk Alyn. The story centers upon the hero and the nefarious Spider Lady, who is trying to rule the Earth. If she cannot have complete control, she plans on shrinking it with her powerful reducer ray. Much of the episodes center upon Superman's relationship with Lois Lane and upon his ability to fly. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of Superman [Serial]
- Kirk Alyn - Superman/Clark Kent
- Stephen Carr - Morgan
- Terry Frost - Brock
- George Meeker - Driller
- Charles Quigley - Dr. Hackett
- Forrest Taylor - Leeds
- Rusty Wescoatt - Elton
- Tommy Bond - Jimmy Olsen
- Carol Forman - 'Spider Lady'
- Jack Ingram - Anton
- Noel Neill - Lois Lane
- Herbert Rawlinson - Dr. Graham
- Pierre Watkin - Perry White
- Charles King - Conrad
- Director(s):
- Thomas Carr, Spencer Gordon Bennet
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