SUPERMAN: ELEVENTH HOUR (Released to Theaters 1942)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Superman: Eleventh Hour—Superman WWII animated short film—despite its age, has good animation. The story is suitable and the movie short is a good find for Superman fans.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  Superman is sabotaging Japanese ships during WWII.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Dan Gordon for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Sam Buchwald, Dan Gordon, Seymour Kneitel, and Isidore Sparber. Cast includes Bud Collyer, Joan Alexander, Julian Noa, and Jack Mercer.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It is a suitable to interesting watch, nothing spectacular. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

THE ELECTRIC EARTHQUAKE (Released in 1942)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  The Electric Earthquake—early Superman short, animated film—doesn't have much time to present its story. The presentation and portrayal are suitable to good.  The concept is interesting. The film is available for viewing on YouTube Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia   Storyline   A Native American man wants the land of Manhattan back. When he is turned down, he creates an artificial earthquake. Super-Man is on the case.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Dave Fleischer for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Max Fleischer for making the film possible. Cast includes Bud Collyer, Joan Alexander, Julian Noa, and Jackson Beck. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? Yes. It shows early efforts to develop the Super-Man character. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers Yes. This is a good afternoon short film to watch and tells a suitable storyline.