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Superman Store - Adventures of Superman - The Complete First Season
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List Price: $39.98
Our Price: $23.59
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Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Starring: George Reeves, Noel Neill, Phyllis Coates, Jeff Corey, Walter Reed
Directed By: George Reeves, B. Reeves Eason, Howard Bretherton, Lee Sholem, Lew Landers
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
EAN: 9780790798059
Format: Box set
ISBN: 0790798050
Label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Number Of Items: 5
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2005-10-18
Running Time: 662
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1952-09-19
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Summary: More that a DVD; Part of our heritage
Comment: The First Season of The Adventures of Superman, is the best of the Adventures of Superman series.
For fans of Superman serials, this series was a major breakthrough in technology. In the earlier serials, the producers neither had the technology nor the budget to make Superman fly, so they used animation (and poor animation at that) for the flight sequences. In contrast, even by today's standards, Superman's flight in the opening sequence looks remarkably real.
The plots reflect the issues and concerns of the 1950's time period. For example, in "The Stolen Costume", Russian spies steal Superman's suit and a troubled Clark Kent struggles to explain to his insurance agent that he was the victim of a theft without actually telling what was stolen. In another episode, another foreign agent tries to get Superman to reveal his identity through the use of drugs.
The first season was filmed in black and white and makes excellent use of the "film noir" technique (known for adding a downbeat, yet melodramatic feel to the shows).
Another one of my favorites is "Mystery in Wax", where an evil fortune teller predicts death, but actually kidnaps the unfortunate victims instead. "Crime Wave" is also a favorite, done in a classic newsreel style which was also popular during the 1950's.
I also like the extras, which adds an excellent narration to key episodes. The narrations in the other seasons lack the detail of those in the first season.
There are only two shortcomings. First, although the quality of the shows are much better than I remember on my old black and white TV, I believe the remastering could have been better. Second, I would have liked to see more extras tying this season, to the mood of this country during the time period in which it was filmed. Not many people today realize that this season was filmed during the McCarthy era, where many writers and performers were blacklisted, mostly due to perceived ties to communism. This was one of the reasons why "Truth, Justice, and THE AMERICAN WAY" were emphasized in each episode.
this collection would make an excellent addition to any DVD library.
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Summary: Must have for Superman fans
Comment: Being a Superman fan makes it essential that you go to the roots of television's first presentation. We watched this first season and enjoyed every corny minute of it. If you were a child in the 50s and early 60s you will be instantly transported back to wonderful memories.
These are good quality products but remember the technology and budget for these TV show was very low... enjoy!Adventures of Superman - The Complete First Season
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Summary: Thanks for the memories
Comment: This brings back many memories of enjoying this with my brothers at a younger age.Thanks
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Summary: Woww~!
Comment: "Great Caesar's Ghost!" Superman has lept to DVD, courtesy of the fine folks at Warner Brothers.
What a package this is too. While the Columbia House collectors editions contained selected episodes, this one gives you not only the first season (26 episodes), but also the full length feature films, "Superman and the Mole Men". The classic George Reeves photograph adorns the cover, and the eye catching interior design makes this a superior collectible.
The special features include a documentary, "Adventures of Superman, From Inkwell to Backlot", a rare vintage short, "Pony Express Days", and commentaries by Superman experts Gary Grossman ("From Serial to Serial") and Chuck Harter.
As a fan of the original series, this is what the good (bad?) Doctor ordered. George Reeves was born to play Superman, and his portrayal of the mild mannered Clark Kent set the benchmark high for Dean Cain, and soon, Brandon Roth. My favorite episodes? It's gotta be "Ghost Wolf" and "Treasure of the Incas"
"Look up in the sky...It's a bird...It's a plane...No, it's Superman!" Coming soon to a DVD player near you.
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Summary: Why Did I Wait So Long ???
Comment: I saw the customer reviews for months and months, but for some reason could not order this dvd set. When I finally did, I was so glad. It brought back so many happy memories. The picture was cleaned up so well with very few dust particles I remember from watching them on TV for years. I don't miss the commercials either. Watching these episodes gives me so much pleasure, even the bad scenery doesn't bother me. I know I'll have to order more seasons, but the first & second seasons got the best reviews, before the violence was lessened to make it a more "kid friendly" show (per other reviews). Wow, 26 shows for such a low price (I got these first two seasons of 26 episodes each somewhere else for $19.00 each). 5 Stars...most of the 52 shows are classics. I hadn't seen many for over 20 years and really enjoyed them again!
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Editorial Reviews:
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The legendary Man of Steel assumes the secret identity of Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for the Metropolis Daily Planet. And with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men, he battles for truth and justice as Superman. The first ever Superman TV series! Originally aired in the 1950's, it features George Reeves as Superman and enjoyed tremendous success during its broadcast. The TV series premise was established a year before its broadcast via the theatrical release of "Superman and The Mole Men" in 1951.
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