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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: FLEISCHER,MAX & DAV
EAN: 9786305943389
Format: Animated, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
ISBN: 6305943389
Item Dimensions: 20
Label: Image Entertainment
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
MPN: IMED9574D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Image Entertainment
Release Date: August 01, 2000
Running Time: 10 minutes
Studio: Image Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: September 26, 1941
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Presents the original Superman cartoons by brothers Max and Dave Fleischer, produced at Paramount Pictures between 1941 and 1943.
Genre: Children's Video
Rating: NR
Release Date: 1-JUL-2003
Media Type: DVD
Amazon.com:
This collection of fully restored, 1930s animated shorts from the legendary Max Fleischer are a real treat. For anyone who has grown up associating the Superman character with different phases of art direction in Superman comic books over the last 50 years, or best remembers the look of the Christopher Reeve films or the old television show, these 'toons will be a mini-revelation. Expanding on cues from the first generation of Superman comics, Fleischer immerses the man from Krypton in a marvelous blend of art deco, William Cameron Menzies-inspired sets, and edgy compositions that can't help but remind one of Fritz Lang-ian paranoia. Everything is oversized, blocky but rounded, ferociously modernist, and all too vulnerable. Superman's very function as a character in these highly dramatic and richly colored fables is both defending the overbearing, urban progressiveness and capital excesses of a young 20th century while also reassuring us that progress is not as indomitable as a man--at least a Superman. The DVD includes a bonus Fleischer short, "Play Safe," plus information about the restoration process, three choices of sound, complete history, synopsis, and credits. --Tom Keogh
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This is what I wanted. They say, "This is the best" and they are right! Excellent remasters of a wholesome classic.
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I love these cartoons and really appreciate them in their unenhanced original sound and fury!
The Fleischer Superman cartoons are an important part of art, animation and cultural history as well as a window into the social/cultural/technological mix of the 1940s...For example: Examine the robots in 1941's "Mechanical Monsters" with their retro homage as shown by the robots in 2004's "Sky Captain & the World of Tomorrow".
The cartoons also offer a window into the WWII era's war fever ... Read More
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Born in the 1980s, I was pleasantly surprised by the animation and overall quality of the production. These cartoons were my first experience watching the original superman series and I was very happy for making the purchase. At only 5 dollars, it is quite the bargain!
The last few episodes (I forget how many exactly) are produced differently and IMO not as good as the others, but still entertaining. Overall I am very pleased with my purchase.
P.S. Lois Lane is infuriating ... Read More
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I bought this set when it first came out, and I am still just as impressed now as I was years ago.
These were all taken from the original 35mm prints and carefully restored. Each one has gorgeous color, picture, and sound with nothing added or taken away. You will not find a better copy of these masterpieces anywhere. Ironically, this is the best copy of the cartoons, and also one of the cheapest in terms of cost.
This set collects all 17 animated shorts form the 1940's produced ... Read More
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I remember watching this cartoon on tapes that my mom had recorded most likely for my older brothers since they are several years older than me God only knows when since I was quite small. When I discovered that they had released the entire set on dvd (instead of a few episodes on random discs with other cartoons) I was thrilled and instantly bought it. It's just as I remember the episodes...but even better since the sound quality and picture quality have been restored to the best of present day ability. If ... Read More
