Superman(1948)
Superman Synopsis
Superman comes to Earth as a child and grows up to be his home's first superhero with his first major challenge being to oppose The Spider Lady.
Superman (1948) is a crime, science fiction and adventure film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, released on July 15, 1948 with a runtime of 4h 4m. It stars Kirk Alyn, Noel Neill, Tommy Bond and Carol Forman. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Writers:
- George H. Plympton, Joseph F. Poland, Arthur Hoerl
- Producers:
- Sam Katzman
- Cinematographer:
- Ira H. Morgan
- Composer:
- Mischa Bakaleinikoff
- Production:
- Sam Katzman Productions
- Status:
- Released
Superman (1948) Trailer
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Superman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kirk Alyn
as Superman, alias Clark Kent
Noel Neill
as Lois Lane
Tommy Bond
as Jimmy Olsen
Carol Forman
as The Spider Lady
Pierre Watkin
as Perry White
George Meeker
as Driller
Jack Ingram
as Anton
Terry Frost
as Brock
Charles Quigley
as Hackett
Herbert Rawlinson
as Graham
Forrest Taylor
as Leeds
- Stephen Carr
Stephen Carr
as Morgan
Key crew
Directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, written by George H. Plympton, Joseph F. Poland and Arthur Hoerl, produced by Sam Katzman.
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Superman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 31 ratings.
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Superman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Superman online?
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Who stars in Superman?
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The main cast of Superman (1948) includes Kirk Alyn, Noel Neill, Tommy Bond, Carol Forman and Pierre Watkin. The film was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Superman released?
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Superman was released on July 15, 1948 and runs for 4h 4m.
Is Superman worth watching?
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Superman (1948) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, science fiction and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Superman?
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Yes. The official Superman trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.