The original superhero blockbuster — in 8 minutes, no cape CGI required.
Superman comes to the rescue when a volcano erupts.
Production
Max Fleischer's lavish budget: $50K per short, unheard of.
Acting
Bud Collyer's voice switch — meek Clark to booming Superman.
Director
Dave Fleischer
Bud Collyer
Superman / Clark Kent (voice) (uncredited)
Joan Alexander
Lois Lane (voice) (uncredited)
Jackson Beck
Narrator #2 / Officer / Professor (voice) (uncredited)
Julian Noa
Perry White / Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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