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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0089859845123
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Label: Vci Video
Manufacturer: Vci Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Vci Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: May 30, 2006
Running Time: 150 minutes
Sales Rank: 12974
Studio: Vci Video
Theatrical Release Date: September 26, 1941
Editorial Review:
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
Description:
Voice Cast: Bud Collier, Joan Alexander - The 17 original animated Max Fleischer studios cartoons, based on the comic book character, Superman, released by Paramount Pictures were shown monthly at movie theaters from September 9th 1941 to July 30th 1943. Each cartoon is brimming with action and special effects, beautifully drawn and colored, braced with fabulous background paintings and brought to life with realistic movement. DVD Bonus & Features:Booklet - The Super Guide to the Fleischer Superman Cartoons, Behind the Cape: A Synopsis of each cartoon with fun facts, Bon Cartoon - Snafuperman (a wartime parody of the Fleischer cartoons), Bios, Bonus Superman trailer for the Superman serials (1948) starring Kirk Alyn, Digitally Re-stored. Product Specs: DVD-9, Dolby Digital, NTSC/All Region, English Language Disclaimer: SUPERMAN and all related elements are the property of DC Comics. TM & @2006 - VCI's classic animated version of Superman is to not be confused with any or all elements pertaining to the DC Comics Version, or the movies and television series produced by Warner Brothers.
Average Rating: 
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this is how all animation should be made and produced. only Disney was greater. item received as described.
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With a quality of animation heads and shoulders above anything done today, these 40s Superman cartoons are in many ways the definitive Superman. Watch him fight art-deco robots in a city the looks more like Fritz Lang's Metropolis than anything that ever existed.
the episodes are short without much of a plot but the visuals are second to none.
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I got this BOSCO Diamond Anniversary Edition after reading Scott's informatative review - He's right on the money - This is the DVD we've been waiting for. Speaking of money, IT'S A STEAL! Terrific value - Terrific transfer to DVD - Terrific CLASSIC ANIMATION! What are you waiting for? GET IT!!!
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These are well produced and the color is very good. I bought reproductions that had been put onto VHS tape in the mid 1980's and the quality was not nearly as good. There is some extra information that was never in my early VHS tapes. Like the dates of release and the cost of production. I was very pleased with the price and quality and have no problem with a thumbs up to purchase.
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I have 2 huge Superman fans at home; my husband and my 2 1/2 year old son. I got this for them for Christmas and they absolutely loved it! Even my son! I wasn't sure since he's been watching Jetix Superman, but he seems to like anything Superman. These animations are wonderful. I couldn't believe how well done it was for the forties! A must for any Superman fan!
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