Genre:
Action + Adventure

Synopsis:
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.
(from allmovie.com)

Casts:
Kirk Alyn ... Superman/Clark Kent
Noel Neill ... Lois Lane
Carol Forman ... 'Spider Lady'
Tommy Bond ... Jimmy Olsen
Pierre Watkin ... Perry White
Jack Ingram ... Anton
Terry Frost ... Brock
Charles Quigley ... Dr. Hackett
Charles King ... Conrad
George Meeker ... Driller
Herbert Rawlinson ... Dr. Arnold Graham
Rusty Wescoatt ... Elton
Forrest Taylor ... Prof. Arnold Leeds
Stephen Carr ... Morgan
Frank Lackteen ... Hawkins, the stoolie

Superheroes:
Superman

Villains:
Spider Lady

Runtime:
244 min (15 episodes)

Also Known As:
The Adventures of Superman (reissue title)

Based on the comic book:
"Superman" © DC Comics

Internal links:
Atom Man Vs. Superman (1950) (movie serial)

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