Superman (1948), NR, 4 hr 4 min
Superman Year: 1948 Franchise: Superman serial Franchise #: 1 MPAA Rating: Not rated Total Runtime: ~244 minutes (15 chapters, ~16 minutes each) Tagline: “Faster than a speeding bullet… it’s Superman on the screen!” Main Cast Kirk Alyn as Clark Kent / Superman (billed as “Superman” to preserve illusion) Noel Neill as Lois Lane Tommy Bond as Jimmy Olsen Pierre Watkin as Perry White Carol Forman as Spider Lady (villain) Reviews Synopsis: This first-ever live-action version of Superman shows his origin on Krypton, his adoption on Earth, and his battle with the evil Spider Lady, who seeks a mysterious "Reducer Ray." Superman, disguised as Clark Kent, works with Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen at the Daily Planet while secretly saving the day. Overview: The 1948 serial is a charming, old-school take on Superman. Kirk Alyn plays the role with earnestness, and while the special effects are dated (flight scenes are animated), the sense of adventure and heroism rings true. This serial set t...