Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942 15 years old

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.

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Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942 Cast

Name	Character
Joan Alexander She was 26, 94 years old when she died	as Lois Lane
Bud Collyer He was 33, 61 years old when he died	as Superman/Clark Kent

Max Fleischer's Superman 1941-1942 Crew

Name	Department