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Superman - Showdown (1942)

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    Up in the sky! Look!
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    It's a bird!
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    It's a plane!
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    It's Superman!
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    Showdown
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    Faster than a streak of lightning.
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    More powerful than a pounding surf.
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    Mightier than a roaring hurricane.
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    This amazing stranger from the planet Krypton,
    the Man of Steel, Superman!
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    Possessing remarkable physical strength,
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    Superman fights a never-ending
    battle for truth and justice,
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    disguised as a mild-mannered
    newspaper reporter, Clark Kent.
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    Hello, stupid. It's about time you showed up.
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    Come on. Come on. Hand it over.
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    Okay, boss. Here it is.
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    This is a swell racket, boss.
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    And this Superman outfit.
    It works like a charm.
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    Gee, boss. It was only a fin.
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    Next time, it'll be a mickey finn.
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    [headline] The Bulletin
    Superman Commits
    Series of Crimes
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    [headline] Morning Star
    Dragnet Spread for Superman
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    [headline] Daily Planet
    Friend Turns Foe
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    "Friend Turns Foe". Why that's ridiculous!
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    It couldn't be Superman.
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    What do you make of it, Clark?
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    Hey you two, the editor wants you
    to cover the opera tonight.
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    And don't forget, it's formal.
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    Good, now I can wear my new evening gown.
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    [opera music playing]
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    [screams]
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    It is Superman.
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    Well, my double's in for some trouble.
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    [sirens and whistles]
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    Now wait a minute, Mr. Superman.
    You got me all wrong.
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    It ain't me, honest. It ain't me.
    It's the boss. He made me do it.
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    Aw take it easy, will ya, Mr. Superman?
    Give me a chance.
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    I'll come clean. I'll talk.
    Honest, I'll talk.
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    Oh! Don't touch me!
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    I knew there was more to this story.
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    Well, did you enjoy the opera?
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    What's the matter, stupid?
    Did you lose your tongue?
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    Don't stand there like a dummy!
    Give me the jewels.
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    Are you trying to double cross... me?
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    Why you...
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    [whispers] Hey boss. That's Mr. Superman.
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    Well, I uh didn't expect to see...
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    YOU here!
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    [whispers] Come on. Hurry it up.
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    Aw, next time you play Superman.
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    Boy, have I got a story.
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    What's the matter bright eyes?
    The opera get you down?
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    Oh, just been dreaming I was Superman.
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    Hmm, a fine Superman you'd make.
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    Well, I can dream. Can't I?
Title:
Superman - Showdown (1942)
Description:

A Superman impersonator is committing crimes and the city thinks he's gone bad.

Director: Isadore Sparber
Production Company: Famous Studios

Playlist for Superman Cartoons: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=4C640E4DF1092368

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Video Language:
English
Duration:
08:01

English subtitles

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