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Superman - The 1948 & 1950 Theatrical Serials Collection |  | Directors: Spencer Gordon Bennet, Thomas Carr
Actors: Kirk Alyn, Noel Neill, Lyle Talbot, Tommy Bond, Pierre Watkin
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $39.98
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Rating:  56 reviews
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Black & White, Dolby
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 518 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.5 x 0.6
MPN: 82125
UPC: 012569821255
EAN: 0012569821255
Theatrical Release Date: January 5, 1948
Release Date: November 28, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | 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- |
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Product Description
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-bomb imperil MetropolisFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/CLASSICS UPC: 012569821255 Manufacturer No: 82125
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 great product for superman fans October 23, 2009
Melanie Hanshew
this dvd was exactly what we were looking for. i was skeptical about the quality of the product because the price was so low but, what you see in the picture is what you get. thanks!
The First Live Action Superman October 18, 2009
Exchronos (Canton, OH USA)
Well, for one the price is great if you get a very low seller on here! Picked up my copy for $4 before shipping!
Now onto the nitty gritty. In this collection you get BOTH of the Superman serials in completed form, and in a very nice casing as well. Getting both in one package really is a nice way to go, considering that the Batman serials are sold as two seperate DVDs with pretty much no special features. Thankfully they didn't skip out on Superman and there is a documentary about the creation of the two serials.
In "Superman" we see the first live action incarnation of Superman's origin and there's plenty of peril as the untrusting Lois Lane tries to beat Clark Kent to the goal of bringing down the nefarious Spider Lady, the queen of crime! Take note though that all flying and jumping sequences are animated, and though George Reeves made Superman take flight it wasn't until Christopher Reeve came along that they could really perfect Superman's ability to fly...making you truly believe that a man can fly! Also this serial marks the first live action appearance of Kryptonite, which had been created for the 1940s Superman radio show!
In "Superman VS Atom Man" we get to see Lex Luthor on screen for the very first time, in his original mad scientist form, though he is only called "Luthor" during this time. Both serials are a treasure og Golden Age thrills, chills, action, and serial cliffhangers that'll make you eager to see what's next! Definitely worth the buy, and hopefully you'll find a low price like I did!
Kirk Alyn as Superman August 18, 2009
Nana (Lawrenceville, GA)
Don't have the emotional connection to this series as a kid since I was glued to the TV set and count George Reeves as the only real TV Superman and this was in theaters, but the series is packed with early 50's drama, excitement and cliff-hanging episodes true to the nature of Superman and its release in theaters as a serial.
A Job For Superman June 8, 2009
J. Moore (Jonesville, NC USA)
At last the 2 Superman serials are out on dvd & the quality is excellent. Not only that the story for both films are great too. In Superman the Spider Lady challenges Superman. Check out the costume worn by actress Carol Forman as the Spider Lady. A bit risque for the 1940's but still very attractive! Kirk Alyn plays Clark Kent/Superman but he gets no billing whatsoever. Alyn was a well known star of serials among his many other talents. Noel Neill plays Lois Lane. She's just too cute with long hair & a big hat! Miss Neill was a fine actress so I'm not surprised she played Lois on the 1950's Superman tv show. Atom Man vs. Superman features Lex Luthor aka Atom Man battling the Man Of Steel. Luthor actually pretends to be a tv repairman as a coverup for his criminal activity. All of the cast are back for this one including Tommy Bond as Jimmy Olsen & Pierre Watkin as Perry White editor of the Daily Planet. If these 2 films have a minor flaw it's the animation used to show Superman flying. Superman was adapted from a comic book so the idea to use the animation is awesome! I just feel it could've been done a bit better. Also fans should stop comparing these movies to the big budget Superman movies of today. These serials are the best they could be. When we judge them for what they are & not what we want them to be we can finally appreciate them. Enjoy!
One of the best ever made! June 4, 2009
No1Bob
This is a great set. The picture and sound quality is excellent. We like to watch these one chapter at a time, the way they were shown in the theatre years ago, and the story line makes you anxious to see what will happen "next week", especially the "ATOM MAN VS: SUPERMAN"episodes. We have collected and watched dozens of these old serials, and this is one of the best we've seen. You get two serials in a neat colorful package. 4 DVDs. We highly recommend this offering.
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