Superman was the final animated series initiated under fleischer studios, before famous studios officially took over production in may 1942 1948 superman serial superman 1948 is a 15part blackandwhite columbia film serial based on the comic book character superman. Kirk alyn 19101999 films first superman the first actor to play the role of superman on film, kirk alyn passed away on sunday, march 14, 1999 in a hospital in suburban houston, texas at the age of 88. Spy king first actor to play dc comic character superman in liveaction 1948 serial superman passed away 1999 signed 10x8 bw photo. Clocking in at just over four hours, it managed to just about retain my attention, even if i did have to watch it over two days. Kirk alyn october 8, 1910 march 14, 1999 was an american actor, best known for being the first actor to play superman on screen, in the 1948 film serial superman, and its 1950 sequel atom man vs. Paying tribute to one of the finest superman actors of them all and the very first, mr kirk alyn. Superman, in which kirk alyn again starred as the man of steel. The first, simply titled superman was released in 1948, the second atom man vs superman was released in 1950.
Superman comes to earth as a child and grows up to. Kirk alyn sets the heroic standard for generations to come as superman, the man of steel in these fun, multichapter cliffhanger adventures. The superman serial was a 1948 15part blackandwhite movie serial starring an uncredited kirk alyn but billed only by his character name, superman and noel neill as lois lane. Who are all the actors that played superman, in order. Superman 1948 and atom man vs superman 1950, with kirk alyn in. Visit brians drivein theater for photos, biography and filmography information, and dvd and memorabilia sources for actor kirk alyn, the first screen superman. The 15chapter superman 1948 spans our heros first arrival on earth to his alterego role as reporter clark kent of the daily planet where noel neill portrays lois lane through his bat. Superman is a 1948 15part blackandwhite columbia pictures film serial based on the comic. Superman comes to earth as a child and grows up to be his homes first superhero with his first major challenge being to oppose the spider lady. This 244minute serial would have probably been revolutionary viewing in 1948, and does have a fairly interesting spycaper premise to it, but it doesnt allow for kirk alyns superman to do much supermanning.
Kirk alyn sets the heroic standard for generations to come, portraying superman in these fun, multichapter cliffhanger adventures. It stars an uncredited kirk alyn billed only by his character name. This 244minute serial would have probably been revolutionary viewing in 1948, and does have a fairly interesting spycaper premise to it, but it doesnt allow for kirk alyn s superman to do much supermanning. The 15 chapter serial was a 1948 15part blackandwhite movie serial starring kirk alyn as superman and noel neill as lois lane. Complete guide to 50 actors who have played superman, only at empire. It is notable as the first appearance of superman on film and for the longevity of its distribution. Actor kirk alyn was the screens first superman, and he also starred in several other serials in the 1940s and 1950s. Feature length compilation of the original 1948 superman with kirk alyn. This is a list of the actors who have played superman including clark kent prior to becoming. Kirk alyn first portrayed the man of steel in 1948. Kirk alyn, noel neill, tommy bond, carol forman, pierre watkin. Shirtonepiece wsnap button fasteners at crotch measures 30 long and 19 wide at shoulders. Kirk alyn later recalled, it was great fun playing superman when i was a little child, my father never let me play cops and robbers.
It is notable as the first liveaction appearance of superman on. Superman 1948 is a 15part blackandwhite columbia film serial based on the comic book character superman. Superman, as well as blackhawk from the blackhawk movie serial in 1952, and general sam lane. Superman was very successful for columbia pictures, and they followed it up with another 15 chapter serial, atom man vs. Superman 1948 directed by spencer gordon bennet, thomas.
Of note, the 1948 superman serial, like many early filmed projects, lists no costume designer or even wardrobe crew members. That was the promise offered on posters of 1978s superman also known as superman. Both starred kirk alyn as superman clark kent, while noel neill played lois lane. Kirk alyn as superman in the 1948 serial, superman. One of the most important stars ever to appear in the adventures of superman television program starring george reeves as the man of steel was never mentioned in the end credits of that show during the programs entire six season run even though that star appeared in every single episode. By 1948, superman was already a cultural icon thanks to his appearance in comics, cartoons and a successful radio show. Superman watch kirk alyn superman 1948 movie serial ep. Superman is a 1948 15part blackandwhite columbia pictures film serial based on the comic book character superman. Kirk alyn was an american actor, best known for being the first actor to play the dc comics character superman in liveaction for the 1948 movie serial superman and its 1950 sequel atom man vs. Created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster, the superhero character who escaped the destruction of his home planet krypton, to. Thirty years later, he appeared in the christopher reeve superman warner brothers, 1978 film portraying lois lanes father. Kirk alyn sets the heroic standard for generations to come as superman in these fun, multichapter cliffhanger adventures.
Cast supermanclark kent kirk alyn lois lane noel neill perry white pierre watkins jimmy olsen tommy bond spider lady carol forman dr. Superman movie serials there were two superman serials produced. Also present is a letter of authenticity as well as black and white signed publicity photograph of alyn in the suit. It stars an uncredited kirk alynbilled only by his character name. As the torrent of water dried up for the first time in thousands of years, it revealed a horrific sight. Sep 28, 2012 superman 1948 is a 15part blackandwhite columbia film serial based on the comic book character superman. Spy king first actor to play dc comic character superman in liveaction 1948 serial superman passed away. Kirk alyn was the first actor to play superman on screen in cinemas in the 1948 columbia serial superman which was comprised of 15 episodes. Superman 1948 dvd9 theatrical serial disk 1 of 2 chapters 110 of 15 ddr superman 1948 is a 15part blackandwhite columbia film serial based on the comic book character superman. It stars an uncredited kirk alyn billed only by his character name, superman. Kirk alyn was an american actor, best known for being the first actor to play superman on screen, in the 1948 film serial superman, and its 1950 sequel atom. Superman is a 15part blackandwhite columbia film serial based on superman.
Mar 16, 2016 from kirk alyn to henry cavill, with all the stops in between. Graham herbert rawlinson professor leeds forrest taylor jorel nelson leigh lara luana walters eben kent edward cassidy martha kent virginia carroll anton jack ingram brock terry frost. Superman suited for greatness 1940s tyranny of style. Offered here is a custommade superman suit that was personally owned and worn by kirk alyn, the actor who portrayed superman in the 1948 serial of the same name and its 1950 sequel atom man vs. Alyn portrayed the man of steel in two 15part movie serials in 1948 and 1950. This large format magazine style press book was sent to theatre owners to promote the film. Superman s noel neill talks about phyllis coates and kirk alyn with jack larson part 4 of 7 duration. Visit brians drivein theater for photos, biography and filmography information, and dvd and memorabilia sources for actor kirk alyn, the. Superman 1948 pelicula gratis en espanol 1080p free.
Superman the 1948 serial columbia pictures kirk alyn. The series was credited as being adapted from the superman radio program broadcast on the mutual network. The only creative position listed is paul plamentola as art director. Check back all this week as we trace the history of the superman suit as a. Superman comes to earth superman 1948 is a 15part blackandwhite columbia film serial based on the comic book character superman. The first superman serial was a 1948 15part blackandwhite movie serial starring an unaccredited kirk alyn but billed only by his character name, superman and noel neill as lois lane. Here he arrives in the nick of time to save housewife jean west, from a fire in an apartment building. The 15chapter superman 1948 spans our heros first arrival on earth to his alterego as reporter clark kent of the daily planet alongside lois lane. Both starred kirk alyn as supermanclark kent, while noel neill played lois lane.
It is notable as the first liveaction appearance of superman on film and for the longevity of its distribution. Overview of superman, 1948, directed by thomas carr, with kirk alyn, herbert rawlinson, noel neill, at turner classic movies. Superman became the most popular movie serial of all time and was followed up in 1950 with another 15chapter serial, atom man vs. Superman 1948 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The 15chapter superman 1948 spans our heros first arrival on earth to his alterego role as reporter clark kent of the daily. From kirk alyn to henry cavill, with all the stops in between. Superman 1948 pelicula gratis en espanol 1080p free movie in spanish filme gratis em espa. Superman, as well as blackhawk from the blackhawk movie serial in 1952. More cliffhanger and horror customs to follow in the new year folks. With kirk alyn, noel neill, tommy bond, carol forman.
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