Superman (1941–1943) Classic Animated Shorts Collection DVD – 15 Cartoons

Genre

Animation / Superhero / Adventure

Sub-Genre

Golden Age Animation / Action / Science Fiction

Stars

Bud Collyer
Joan Alexander
Jackson Beck

Directors

Dave Fleischer
Seymour Kneitel
Dan Gordon
Steve Muffati

Producer

Max Fleischer

Production Company

Fleischer Studios / Famous Studios

Description

Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Leap into the Golden Age of Animation with this collection of 15 classic Superman animated cartoons produced by Max Fleischer and later Famous Studios between 1941 and 1943.

Widely regarded as some of the finest animated shorts ever created, these groundbreaking adventures brought Superman to life with stunning artwork, fluid animation, dramatic storytelling, and cinematic special effects that were decades ahead of their time. Follow the Man of Steel as he battles mad scientists, giant robots, ruthless criminals, prehistoric monsters, and threats from around the globe while protecting Metropolis alongside Lois Lane and Perry White.

This collection features all 15 legendary theatrical cartoons that helped define the visual style of Superman for generations to come.

Cartoons Included

Superman (The Mad Scientist)
The Mechanical Monsters
Billion Dollar Limited
The Arctic Giant
The Bulleteers
The Magnetic Telescope
Electric Earthquake
Volcano
Terror on the Midway
Japoteurs
Showdown
Eleventh Hour
Destruction, Inc.
The Mummy Strikes
Jungle Drums

DVD Details

Title: Superman Animated Shorts Collection
Years: 1941–1943
Episodes: 15 Animated Cartoons
Genre: Animation / Superhero Adventure
Language: English
Color: Technicolor
Video Format: NTSC
Region: No region restricted and will play in all regions.

Back Cover Summary

Experience the legendary animated adventures that established Superman as an icon of popular culture. Produced during the Golden Age of Hollywood animation, these spectacular Technicolor shorts combined thrilling action, imaginative science-fiction, and groundbreaking animation techniques unlike anything audiences had seen before.

From battling giant robots and mechanical monsters to stopping saboteurs and protecting the innocent, Superman's adventures remain as exciting today as when they first appeared in theaters. Often cited among the greatest animated shorts ever produced, these classic cartoons continue to inspire artists, animators, and superhero storytellers around the world.

Includes all 15 classic theatrical Superman cartoons.

Condition

This DVD is manufactured on demand using the best available archival sources. Quality may vary due to the age and condition of surviving materials.

Public Domain

The Superman animated shorts contained in this collection are in the public domain. Public domain status has been verified through research conducted using the official United States Copyright Office records database.