1 00:00:54,788 --> 00:00:57,279 Clark Kent, Daily Planet reporter, 2 00:00:57,374 --> 00:00:59,715 goes to the Metropolis Museum to get a story 3 00:00:59,810 --> 00:01:02,001 on the mysterious meteoric fragment 4 00:01:02,096 --> 00:01:03,736 that has fallen to Earth. 5 00:01:03,831 --> 00:01:05,537 In the office of Professor Leeds, 6 00:01:05,632 --> 00:01:07,199 director of the museum... 7 00:01:10,554 --> 00:01:12,394 Now, you see what I mean when I say 8 00:01:12,489 --> 00:01:14,373 this meteorite is different. 9 00:01:23,350 --> 00:01:25,684 The fragment glows with its own inner light. 10 00:01:26,636 --> 00:01:27,943 We don't know why. 11 00:01:28,038 --> 00:01:30,479 The exploded parts of Krypton circled the sun for years 12 00:01:30,574 --> 00:01:32,914 in the form of asteroids. 13 00:01:33,009 --> 00:01:34,616 This one eventually came within 14 00:01:34,711 --> 00:01:36,211 the Earth's gravitational pull. 15 00:01:57,584 --> 00:01:58,650 Operator. 16 00:01:59,453 --> 00:02:00,825 Get me the coroner. 17 00:02:00,920 --> 00:02:02,938 Clark Kent just died in my office. 18 00:02:47,467 --> 00:02:48,540 I don't understand it. 19 00:02:49,903 --> 00:02:52,211 A moment ago, I would have sworn that you were dead. 20 00:02:52,306 --> 00:02:54,779 You had no pulse, no respiration. 21 00:02:54,874 --> 00:02:56,081 And you better sit down. 22 00:02:56,176 --> 00:02:57,542 Oh, I'm feeling fine now. 23 00:02:58,978 --> 00:03:01,253 Did you put the cover on that... meteorite 24 00:03:01,348 --> 00:03:02,481 while I was unconscious? 25 00:03:03,484 --> 00:03:04,616 Yes. 26 00:03:07,120 --> 00:03:09,254 Would you mind taking it off again? 27 00:03:16,029 --> 00:03:17,362 Cover it quickly. 28 00:03:25,872 --> 00:03:27,096 Just as I thought. 29 00:03:27,191 --> 00:03:28,246 What do you mean? 30 00:03:28,341 --> 00:03:30,215 It was the meteorite that knocked me out. 31 00:03:30,310 --> 00:03:31,951 How could it affect you and not me? 32 00:03:32,046 --> 00:03:34,386 There's only one reason. 33 00:03:34,481 --> 00:03:36,254 It must be a fragment of the planet Krypton. 34 00:03:36,349 --> 00:03:37,706 It is. 35 00:03:37,801 --> 00:03:40,275 That's what makes it the most important find in years. 36 00:03:40,370 --> 00:03:42,327 Even so, you must destroy it. 37 00:03:42,422 --> 00:03:44,029 Have you lost your mind? 38 00:03:44,124 --> 00:03:45,414 To convince you, 39 00:03:45,509 --> 00:03:47,732 I see I'll have to do something I've never done before. 40 00:03:47,827 --> 00:03:49,234 Let you in on a secret that's shared 41 00:03:49,329 --> 00:03:50,595 by no one else in the world. 42 00:03:51,698 --> 00:03:52,897 Watch. 43 00:04:01,241 --> 00:04:03,682 Would you turn the lights out, please? 44 00:04:03,777 --> 00:04:05,043 Why, certainly. 45 00:04:28,635 --> 00:04:29,842 Superman. 46 00:04:36,810 --> 00:04:39,668 You don't believe me. Give me a test. 47 00:04:39,763 --> 00:04:43,548 If you are really Superman, you have x-ray vision. 48 00:04:45,151 --> 00:04:47,309 Tell me what's inside that closet. 49 00:04:47,404 --> 00:04:48,586 That's easy. 50 00:05:09,710 --> 00:05:11,710 My x-ray vision has been destroyed. 51 00:05:12,779 --> 00:05:14,286 Must be the effect of that meteorite. 52 00:05:14,381 --> 00:05:15,421 No. 53 00:05:15,516 --> 00:05:17,422 That door and the closet are lined with lead 54 00:05:17,517 --> 00:05:19,474 for use in certain experiments. 55 00:05:19,569 --> 00:05:22,387 Even x-rays won't pierce lead. 56 00:05:23,557 --> 00:05:26,598 Try the safe. It's only steel. 57 00:05:26,693 --> 00:05:28,242 Tell me what's inside. 58 00:05:45,195 --> 00:05:48,353 It's filled mostly with papers, scientific notes. 59 00:05:48,448 --> 00:05:51,090 There's also $500 in currency. 60 00:05:51,185 --> 00:05:53,518 Yes, and a couple of postage stamps. 61 00:06:12,138 --> 00:06:14,146 And now, if you want further proof... 62 00:06:14,241 --> 00:06:17,516 No... I'm satisfied. 63 00:06:17,611 --> 00:06:19,284 You're the only one who knows. 64 00:06:19,379 --> 00:06:21,804 Your secret is safe with me. 65 00:06:21,899 --> 00:06:25,323 Now that I'm convinced, what do you want me to do? 66 00:06:25,418 --> 00:06:27,225 For years I've suspected that I came to Earth 67 00:06:27,320 --> 00:06:28,694 from the planet Krypton. 68 00:06:28,789 --> 00:06:31,080 And now, this meteorite seems to prove that. 69 00:06:31,175 --> 00:06:32,447 It takes away all my powers 70 00:06:32,542 --> 00:06:34,015 that makes me superior to Earth men. 71 00:06:34,110 --> 00:06:35,560 There's no doubt about it. 72 00:06:37,814 --> 00:06:39,304 Washington has selected me to guard 73 00:06:39,399 --> 00:06:41,173 the relativity-reducer ray. 74 00:06:41,268 --> 00:06:44,108 Nothing must interfere with my ability to discharge my duties. 75 00:06:44,203 --> 00:06:46,628 No, your great powers must not be destroyed 76 00:06:46,723 --> 00:06:48,180 by the activity of that fragment. 77 00:06:48,275 --> 00:06:50,098 That's right, professor. 78 00:06:50,193 --> 00:06:53,351 I'll keep the meteorite two days for scientific study. 79 00:06:53,446 --> 00:06:56,170 After that, it shall be dropped in the sea. 80 00:06:56,265 --> 00:06:57,489 You have my word. 81 00:06:57,584 --> 00:06:58,623 Thank you, professor. 82 00:06:58,718 --> 00:07:00,201 And now, I must be leaving. 83 00:07:06,643 --> 00:07:08,917 Up, up and away! 84 00:07:27,197 --> 00:07:28,587 I found the Jones farm, all right, 85 00:07:28,682 --> 00:07:30,155 but somebody had already been there 86 00:07:30,250 --> 00:07:31,406 and taken the meteorite away. 87 00:07:31,501 --> 00:07:33,359 Who was it? 88 00:07:33,454 --> 00:07:34,860 It was Professor Leeds 89 00:07:34,955 --> 00:07:37,255 and his assistant, a Mr. Morgan. 90 00:07:41,061 --> 00:07:43,885 Well, go on. What's the story? What about the meteorite? 91 00:07:43,980 --> 00:07:45,353 Oh, nothing much. 92 00:07:45,448 --> 00:07:47,606 Turned out to be an ordinary one, no importance to it. 93 00:07:47,701 --> 00:07:49,057 Did you check with Leeds on it? 94 00:07:49,152 --> 00:07:50,592 Uh, yes. I went to his office. 95 00:07:50,687 --> 00:07:51,993 You and Kent left here together. 96 00:07:52,088 --> 00:07:55,297 How does it happen he has this information and you haven't? 97 00:07:55,392 --> 00:07:57,833 Um, something came up, and we had to separate. 98 00:07:57,928 --> 00:07:59,434 I don't get it. 99 00:07:59,529 --> 00:08:01,763 Oh, excuse me, sir. I have an awful headache. 100 00:08:05,168 --> 00:08:06,642 He has a headache. 101 00:08:06,737 --> 00:08:08,669 I'm the one who needs the aspirin. 102 00:08:16,980 --> 00:08:17,953 You know what I think? 103 00:08:18,048 --> 00:08:19,121 What? 104 00:08:19,216 --> 00:08:21,356 I think Clark knows something about that meteorite 105 00:08:21,451 --> 00:08:22,791 and is holding out on us. 106 00:08:22,886 --> 00:08:25,527 Oh, you're always thinking Clark is putting one over on ya. 107 00:08:25,622 --> 00:08:27,428 And, most of the time, I'm right. 108 00:08:27,523 --> 00:08:28,874 So you're right. 109 00:08:39,436 --> 00:08:40,808 Driller, look at this ad. 110 00:08:40,903 --> 00:08:42,777 It's in the personal column. 111 00:08:42,872 --> 00:08:45,096 "Attention: Anyone seeking a vital weakness 112 00:08:45,191 --> 00:08:47,976 of his or her enemy contact box 501." 113 00:08:48,678 --> 00:08:49,834 His or her enemy? 114 00:08:49,929 --> 00:08:51,787 That can only mean Superman. 115 00:08:51,882 --> 00:08:53,088 Do you think it's on the level? 116 00:08:53,183 --> 00:08:54,539 I want to find out. 117 00:08:54,634 --> 00:08:57,592 I can't overlook any opportunity to get Superman out of my way. 118 00:08:57,687 --> 00:08:59,111 This might be a police trap for ya. 119 00:08:59,206 --> 00:09:01,630 It's your job to look into the matter and report back to me. 120 00:09:01,725 --> 00:09:02,757 All right. 121 00:09:09,699 --> 00:09:11,272 Lois Lane speaking. 122 00:09:11,367 --> 00:09:12,557 Hello. 123 00:09:12,652 --> 00:09:14,276 This is Hawkins, remember? 124 00:09:14,371 --> 00:09:16,010 I've given you tips-off before. 125 00:09:16,105 --> 00:09:17,178 Hello, Hawkins. 126 00:09:17,273 --> 00:09:19,314 Sure, I remember you. Got any news for me? 127 00:09:19,409 --> 00:09:22,701 There's a guy down here trying to peddle hot information. 128 00:09:22,796 --> 00:09:25,453 I can put you in touch with him... for a price. 129 00:09:25,548 --> 00:09:27,322 I'll meet you at the usual place. 130 00:09:27,417 --> 00:09:29,024 If you've really got some information, 131 00:09:29,119 --> 00:09:30,025 you'll be paid for it. 132 00:09:30,120 --> 00:09:31,819 All right. Bye. 133 00:09:34,557 --> 00:09:36,197 That was Hawkins, the stool pigeon. 134 00:09:36,292 --> 00:09:37,465 He claims to have a hot tip. 135 00:09:37,560 --> 00:09:38,466 Can I go with you? 136 00:09:38,561 --> 00:09:39,894 Yeah. Meet me outside. 137 00:09:54,578 --> 00:09:55,577 Kent. 138 00:09:56,813 --> 00:09:58,145 Yes, sir? 139 00:10:02,535 --> 00:10:04,709 Help Gladys with her "Lovelorn" column. 140 00:10:04,804 --> 00:10:06,277 It may give you another headache. 141 00:10:06,372 --> 00:10:07,772 Yes, chief. 142 00:10:17,367 --> 00:10:19,124 Does this guy Hawkins live here? 143 00:10:19,219 --> 00:10:20,959 No. This is his office. 144 00:10:21,054 --> 00:10:22,120 Oh. 145 00:10:27,544 --> 00:10:28,559 Lookin' for somebody? 146 00:10:34,133 --> 00:10:35,874 Are you trying to scare us? 147 00:10:35,969 --> 00:10:37,075 No. 148 00:10:37,170 --> 00:10:39,611 I always look people over before I show myself. 149 00:10:39,706 --> 00:10:41,256 Is there somebody after you? 150 00:10:42,425 --> 00:10:44,232 Quiet, sprout. 151 00:10:44,327 --> 00:10:46,835 Now, where's the man with the information? 152 00:10:46,930 --> 00:10:49,197 I could show you. 153 00:10:50,934 --> 00:10:53,074 There'll be more, if the tip is good. 154 00:10:53,169 --> 00:10:54,408 It is. 155 00:10:54,503 --> 00:10:55,576 A funny-acting guy 156 00:10:55,671 --> 00:10:58,530 moved into a rooming house near here two days ago. 157 00:10:58,625 --> 00:11:00,892 Come with me, I'll show you the house. 158 00:11:05,666 --> 00:11:06,772 This fellow made the rounds 159 00:11:06,867 --> 00:11:08,774 of every store in the neighborhood last night. 160 00:11:08,869 --> 00:11:10,475 Said he had information for some enemy. 161 00:11:10,570 --> 00:11:11,677 He may mean the Spider Lady. 162 00:11:11,772 --> 00:11:12,811 Spider Lady? 163 00:11:12,906 --> 00:11:14,179 You mean, the mysterious figure 164 00:11:14,274 --> 00:11:16,131 who's supposed to be queen of the underworld? 165 00:11:16,226 --> 00:11:17,699 She's not only supposed to be, she is. 166 00:11:17,794 --> 00:11:19,785 He was looking for someone who'll take him to her. 167 00:11:19,880 --> 00:11:22,019 Maybe through him we can get a line on her. 168 00:11:22,114 --> 00:11:24,723 You better forget about that, if you wanna stay healthy. 169 00:11:24,818 --> 00:11:26,524 He lives across the street here. 170 00:11:26,619 --> 00:11:29,320 Now, take it easy. He might be watching. 171 00:11:37,764 --> 00:11:39,604 He must have found the man he was looking for. 172 00:11:39,699 --> 00:11:42,300 That's Morgan, Professor Leeds' assistant. 173 00:11:46,472 --> 00:11:47,980 What are you doing with Morgan? 174 00:11:48,075 --> 00:11:49,774 You keep out of this. Hey! 175 00:11:53,997 --> 00:11:55,863 You asked for it, get in the car. 176 00:11:57,851 --> 00:12:00,701 Put blindfolds on 'em as soon as we get outta town. 177 00:13:06,352 --> 00:13:07,292 Where are we going? 178 00:13:07,387 --> 00:13:08,686 We're going down. 179 00:13:21,150 --> 00:13:23,391 Tell the Spider Lady she has two guests. 180 00:13:23,486 --> 00:13:25,286 One of them expected. 181 00:13:28,507 --> 00:13:29,414 They're here. 182 00:13:36,633 --> 00:13:37,723 Who is this girl? 183 00:13:37,818 --> 00:13:39,874 She butted in, so we had to bring her. 184 00:13:39,969 --> 00:13:41,726 I'll question her later. 185 00:13:41,821 --> 00:13:43,638 Just now, I'm interested in this man. 186 00:13:50,597 --> 00:13:52,146 Sit down, Mr. Morgan. 187 00:14:05,928 --> 00:14:08,646 I understand you have information to offer. 188 00:14:09,415 --> 00:14:10,989 That's right. 189 00:14:11,084 --> 00:14:13,017 You may remove the blindfold. 190 00:14:19,175 --> 00:14:21,732 It won't do you any good to try to see me. 191 00:14:21,827 --> 00:14:23,418 Let me introduce myself. 192 00:14:23,513 --> 00:14:24,612 I'm the Spider Lady. 193 00:14:27,450 --> 00:14:29,257 S- Spider Lady? 194 00:14:29,352 --> 00:14:31,592 You wanted to meet me, didn't you? 195 00:14:31,687 --> 00:14:33,894 Now, give me your information. 196 00:14:33,989 --> 00:14:35,763 Well, I... 197 00:14:35,858 --> 00:14:38,266 I know how to make Superman helpless. 198 00:14:38,361 --> 00:14:39,567 I'm waiting. 199 00:14:39,662 --> 00:14:41,853 The meteor that fell the other night is a fragment 200 00:14:41,948 --> 00:14:43,638 from the planet Krypton. 201 00:14:43,733 --> 00:14:46,007 We've got it at the museum now. 202 00:14:46,102 --> 00:14:48,536 Its rays take away all of Superman's powers. 203 00:14:49,689 --> 00:14:50,662 How do you know this? 204 00:14:50,757 --> 00:14:52,623 I was there. I saw it happen to him. 205 00:15:02,802 --> 00:15:05,143 If this is true, we can steal the reducer ray 206 00:15:05,238 --> 00:15:07,338 without any interference from Superman. 207 00:15:08,408 --> 00:15:09,598 With that weapon, 208 00:15:09,693 --> 00:15:12,643 I'll be the most powerful person in the world. 209 00:15:14,481 --> 00:15:15,879 Pay him. 210 00:15:21,955 --> 00:15:23,153 A dollar. 211 00:15:24,674 --> 00:15:26,724 What sort of a joke is this? 212 00:15:27,894 --> 00:15:28,800 A dollar. 213 00:15:28,895 --> 00:15:30,134 It's only a token. 214 00:15:30,229 --> 00:15:33,271 Those who work with me will share in fabulous wealth 215 00:15:33,366 --> 00:15:34,589 at the proper time. 216 00:15:34,684 --> 00:15:38,426 Why, what I've given you is worth thousands, millions. 217 00:15:38,521 --> 00:15:40,678 You'll pay my price or... 218 00:15:40,773 --> 00:15:42,407 Or... Or what? 219 00:16:27,303 --> 00:16:28,453 Remove him. 220 00:16:38,180 --> 00:16:39,847 Bring the young lady in. 221 00:16:47,156 --> 00:16:49,880 Nobody asked you to come here. 222 00:16:49,975 --> 00:16:52,750 You can only blame yourself for anything that happens. 223 00:16:52,845 --> 00:16:54,251 Why don't you let me go? 224 00:16:54,346 --> 00:16:56,454 I've been blindfolded all the time. 225 00:16:56,549 --> 00:16:59,784 I couldn't possibly identify y- you or this place. 226 00:17:00,486 --> 00:17:02,594 I might take the risk... 227 00:17:02,689 --> 00:17:04,538 if you weren't a newspaper reporter. 228 00:17:05,842 --> 00:17:09,143 Did you think we wouldn't go through your handbag? 229 00:17:34,904 --> 00:17:38,045 Is Clark Kent utterly unaware of Lois' fate? 230 00:17:38,140 --> 00:17:41,499 Can even Superman arrive in time to save her? 231 00:17:41,594 --> 00:17:44,351 Don't miss "A Job for Superman!" 232 00:17:44,446 --> 00:17:47,555 The fifth smashing chapter of Superman, 233 00:17:47,650 --> 00:17:49,024 at this theater next week.