Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942 (2009)
This is a job for Superman!
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.
Cast
- Bud Collyer - Superman / Clark Kent (voice) (archive sound)
- Joan Alexander - Lois Lane (voice) (archive sound)
Themes
Animated Adventure and Fun
Keywords
cartoon, super power, short compilation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942 about?
- 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.
- Who directed Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942?
- Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942 was directed by Max Fleischer, Dave Fleischer.
- Who stars in Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942?
- Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942 stars Bud Collyer, Joan Alexander.
- How long is Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942?
- Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942 has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- What genre is Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942?
- Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942 is a Animation, Adventure, Science Fiction film.
- Where was Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942 produced?
- Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942 was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942?
- The themes of Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942 include: Animated Adventure and Fun.