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Faster than a speeding bullet.

More powerful than a locomotive.

Able to leap tall buildings at a single bound.

- Look. Up in the sky. -lt's a bird.

- It's a plane. -lt's Superman.

Yes, it's Superman, strange visitor from another planet...

...who came to Earth with powers and abilities...

...far beyond those of mortal men.

Superman, who can change the course of mighty rivers...

...bend steel in his bare hands...

...and who. disguised as Clark Kent...

---mild-mannered reporter for a great metropolitan newspaper.

...fights a never-ending battle for truth, justice and the American way.

And now, another exciting episode in the Adventures oi Superman.

Hello. Butler.

Oh. hello. Conway.

- Are you alone? - Join me.

Oh. thanks. I will.

- Drink? - No. No. thanks.

I was just reading about Superman's latest exploit. Fabulous character.

Even more fabulous than the fabulous Mr. Butler?

A good deal more. Have you seen this?

“Superman wages war against crime.“

He closed 14 gambling places in two hours. single-handed.

- Simply amazing. - Do I detect a note of envy?

You certainly do.

Can you imagine having that much power?

The power to fly like a bird...

...to span thousands of miles in the twinkling of an eye...

...to smash through concrete walls as if they were paper...

...to defy authority without fear of punishment.

But Superman doesn't defy authority. He cooperates with it.

I know. But he has the power to. If he wants to exercise it.

That's what counts. The power. the ability.

What would you do with all this power if you had it, if you were Superman?

Let's not go into that.

But I was thinking. while I was reading that paper...

...almost better than being Superman would be having the ability to control him.

If you accomplish that. let me know about it.

I have a few odd jobs I'd like him to do for me.

To be able to say you control Superman...

...even if it were only for 30 minutes. why...

...it's like saying you hold the world in the palm of your hand.

No king. no emperor...

...no dictator ever had more power.

Aren't you getting a little too serious about this. Butler?

I never was more serious in my life.

L'd give almost anything I own to be able to control Superman for just 30 minutes.

That's impossible. so why talk about it?

- I don't think it's impossible. - Oh. come. now.

Would you like to make a little bet?

I should've suspected. knowing you. that you were leading up to something like this.

- Okay. what's the gimmick? - No gimmick.

It’ll make you a bet I can control Superman for 30 minutes.

So just what do you mean by control?

Make him do my bidding. keep him in my power.

- For 30 minutes? - That's right.

- Okay. you've got a bet. How much? - One hundred thousand dollars.

Aren't you going a little steep?

You want me to do the impossible. don't you? Let's make it worthwhile.

All right. You're on.

One hundred thousand dollars you can't control Superman for 30 minutes.

And now I think I'll have that drink.

What I have to say I will say only to Miss Lane, privately.

He says he has to see you privately.

Yes. ma'am.

- It's the third door on the left. - Third door on the left.

Come in.

How do you do. Miss Lane. My name is Bomb.

- B-A-U-M. - No. not B-A-U-M. B-O-M-B. Bomb.

- That's a rather odd name. - Yes. And my first name is Human.

lam a human bomb.

I'm sorry. I have other things to do now. So if you'll please excuse me--

Just a moment, please.

Of all the ridiculous things...

Why. you're crazy.

Go ahead. You may call anyone you wish.

Hello. send Mr. Kent in here quickly.

He's out? Well. send someone in here. anyone.

If this is a joke. I don't think much of your sense of humor.

Believe me. it's no joke.

Hey. what's going on here?

- What's the idea? - He says he's a human bomb. Jim.

You mean he's gonna explode?

Whether I do or not depends entirely on Miss Lane.

Take that handcuff off. or I'll poke you one.

Be careful. If I press this button. all three of us will be blown to kingdom come.

Who are you trying to kid? That stuff isn't dynamite.

Examine it.

It looks real.

All right. let's assume it is real. What do you want? Money. I suppose.

No. not money. At least. not from you.

All I want is Superman.

In the first place. what makes you think I could deliver Superman?

- And if I could. what do you want with him? - Just a small favor.

Jim. get Mr. Kent.

No. wait. No. wait.

- Get the chief. - Okay. And should I phone the police?

By all means. Jim. and shut the door as you go out. please.

- You'll go to jail for this. you know that. - Probably. but it should be worth it.

- Do you mind if I sit down? - You'd better not.

As a matter of fact. this office may become a little crowded...

...as soon as your young friend has given the alarm.

And I don't like to be crowded.

We're quite high. aren't we?

We wouldn't be crowded out on that ledge. would we?

- Well. it might be a little windy. - Let's try it and find out.

No. please! I can't stand heights. I get sick and dizzy.

Be careful. Miss Lane. the detonator.

Be a good girl, Miss Lane. and do as I say.

No answer at Kent's place. He must be on his way over.

Gosh. I hope so. Somebody's gotta do something.

“Somebody's gotta do something“?

Are you inferring Kent can do anything I can't?

No. Mr. White. lt's only that Miss Lane's in there with that nut...

...and sometimes Mr. Kent can get in touch with Superman.

Are you inferring that Superman can do something I can't do?

Well. I guess maybe you're gonna fire me. chief. but let's face it, the answer is yes.

Guess you're right. Let's go.

Are you trying to kid me?

Honest. chief. they were here. But they're not here now. are they?

- Sam. where did Lois go? - Didn't see her come out. boss.

- Lois. come in from there this minute! -l'd love to. chief. but he won't let me.

Quick. get me police headquarters. Deputy Inspector Hill.

Let's go inside, where we can talk this over calmly.

No. In fact. I think we'll move a few steps farther on.

We're just a trifle too close to that window.

It's your high heels.

Watch out!

He's got her up there on the ledge.

Superman there yet?

Nope.

That's a real stick of dynamite if I ever saw one.

- Did you ever see a real stick of dynamite? - Well. no. but it sure looks real.

- Says dynamite right on it. - Doesn't mean a thing.

Clark. would you please do something. Get Superman.

An excellent idea, Mr. Kent. By all means. get Superman.

Do you think I can turn him on and off like a faucet?

This has gone far enough. Come in here.

Not until Superman arrives, Mr. Kent.

Chief. I never thought the Daily Planet would be guilty of a thing like this.

- What do you mean? - The cheapest kind of publicity stunt...

-...manufacturing headlines. - But. Mr. Kent. this is for real, for sure.

And risking the life not only of some stuntman. but Lois too.

- If she let you talk her into-- - You're crazy if you--

Sure. I’m crazy if I become a party to this kind of sensational journalism.

- Oh. but. look. Mr. Kent-- - I don't want any part of it. I’m leaving.

We could be here days waiting for Superman to show up.

I hardly think so. Superman always seems to show up whenever you're in trouble.

It may even be that he's fond of you.

- Cigarette. Miss Lane? - No thanks.

And I'd just as soon you didn't smoke either. with all that dynamite.

- Superman! - Don't come any closer.

- How did you find out about this? -lt's hardly any secret.

- Now. what is it you want? - Just your company for 30 minutes.

- He's crazy. - If this is some cheap publicity stunt--

Hardly. Both the danger and the dynamite are real.

If you have any doubts, you'll find a stick of it on Miss Lane's desk.

- Chief. Superman's here! - Thank heaven.

That the dynamite?

Yes. this character gave it to Jimmy to prove he wasn't faking.

He isn't. It looks like dynamite. feels like dynamite and smells like dynamite.

Couldn't you take it to the police lab and have it analyzed?

- Now. look here. Olsen. I guess if I say-- - We'll soon find out.

It's rigged with a detonating cap.

Hand me the flashgun from that camera. will you please.

- Great Caesar's ghost, you're not gonna-- - Not in here, Mr. White.

Thank you.

Golly.

It is dynamite.

He's all right. He's coming down.

- All right. what do you want? - You're convinced my dynamite is real?

- Just what is it you want? - Your company and your cooperation.

You'll have to be more explicit.

I want your cooperation for 30 minutes while I win a bet.

- A bet? - Yes.

L've wagered $100,000 that I can have a robbery committed...

...at a time and place which you. Superman. are aware of...

-...and you will do nothing to prevent it. - That guy is nuts.

Do you mean you're risking your own life and that of Miss Lane as well just to win a bet?

Obviously you don't know me. I enjoy living dangerously. Stay where you are.

The robbery I spoke of will take place within 30 minutes at the Metropolis Museum.

Nothing of great value will be stolen. In any event. it will be returned.

You will remain here and do nothing to prevent the robbery. ls that clear?

- It may be clear to him. but it's not to me. - Please. inspector.

- Don't interfere. Let him handle it. - Well. do we have a deal or don't we?

What happens at the end of 30 minutes?

I release Miss Lane.

- All right. - All right. what?

- Go ahead with your robbery. - Where are you going?

Inside. I get nervous. seeing Miss Lane out here.

- It makes you nervous? - I warn you. Superman. don't leave.

You'll see me.

Superman went into Kent's office. Come on.

Let me take a couple of boys out on the ledge and grab that guy.

Not now. Riley. Maybe later.

Okay. Let's go.

What are you doing?!

There's a tape recorder in Mr. White's office. isn't there? Get it.

Keep the motor running.

- What are you gonna do with that thing? - Make a one-line recording. Okay.

Now. the next time I speak to that character on the ledge. get it on the tape.

Superman!

Superman?

I want your assurance that you're staying there.

No comment until the time limit is up.

You're just going to sit there and leave me out here?

No comment until the time limit is up.

Good.

Now. the next time either he or Miss Lane speaks to me. play it back.

Would you mind telling us just what you're up to?

Mr. White. will you step in front of that window and block their view for a minute.

Inspector. take off your coat, please.

Sit down.

Are you there, Superman?

No comment until the time limit is up.

Mr. White.

- You sit there and don't move. - Where are you going?

It’ll be back in a few minutes.

You're still there. I see.

No comment until the time limit is up.

Better let me handle that thing. You're a cinch to botch it.

It won't be much longer. Miss Lane.

I just told Miss Lane it won't be much longer. Superman.

I turned the wrong switch and wiped it off the tape.

He said it twice. lt's on the tape again further back.

I said. it won't be much longer. huh. Superman?

No comment until the time limit is up.

What are you doing?

- It isn't there. The guy's a fake. - What isn't there?

Nothing.

Hello. Miriam? Yeah. it's me. Jim.

I may not be able to keep that date tonight. No. maybe not tomorrow night either.

Maybe never. But. Miriam. I wanted you to know that l...

Golly. Miriam. you know what I mean.

You do?

Well. goodbye. Miriam.

- Did you get it? - Sure. a cinch. Move over.

- Come on. let's go. Get going. - Something's wrong.

- Well. put her in gear. - I got her in gear.

Well. we ain't moving.

The wheels are spinning. Can't you hear them?

Look.

Superman!

There's a police station right around the corner.

The sergeant will be very happy to give you both free room and board.

Just a few more minutes. Superman.

No comment until the time limit is up.

How does it feel to be hog-tied for once?

No comment until the time limit is up.

Just keep right on sitting there. Superman.

I haven't taken my eyes off that window for a second.

- Get back. - Jim. for heaven's sake.

I'm not gonna get back.

And unless that phony gets himself and you inside the office...

...I’m gonna whack him over the head with this.

L've warned you.

Press the button. You know nothing will happen.

Superman. you'd better get this young fool off my neck.

No comment until the time limit is up.

If I’m a young fool, you're an old one. because Superman isn't even in there.

- They've got his voice on a tape recorder. - Jim. please.

- You're lying. - That stupid kid.

Mr. White! Inspector Hill! If Superman's in there. tell him to come to the window.

- Don't listen to that kid. - Olsen. get in here instantly or you're fired!

I'm sorry. Mr. White. but I can't let anybody push Miss Lane around.

He double-crossed me. Superman double-crossed me.

- Please. you don't understand. - I understand perfectly.

Take that handcuff off Miss Lane.

Okay. Miss Lane. Now. squeeze by me and climb through the window.

- Jim. there isn't enough room. You go first. - Neither of you goes in until I've left.

Come on. Miss Lane. please.

- Now I go. and don't anyone try to stop me. - You're not going anywhere.

- L've warned you. - Go on. press that dopey button.

Nothing will happen, because that's phony dynamite!

Olsen. stay away from him! Keep back!

Go on. Why don't you try to blow me up!

- You meddling fool! - Stupid fake!

Jim!

Somebody do something. He'll be killed.

No! No. you might hit Jim.

Look. look!

Thank heavens.

All right. let's get inside.

Golly. Superman. any time I can ever do anything for you, just--

- Everything under control. inspector? - Fine. if you like this sort of work.

Jim. why did you go out there?

Gosh. I was only trying to save Miss Lane.

And besides. I knew the dynamite that guy had strapped to him was phony.

- You knew it was phony? - How. Jim?

Well. because that first stick of dynamite he showed us...

...said it was made by the Apex Powder Company...

...but when I looked for it in the phone book...

-...it wasn't even listed. - But the first stick did explode. remember?

The fact that it isn't in the Metropolis phone book...

...doesn't mean that it isn't in some other city.

Do you know who this crazy loon is? He's Bet-a-Million Butler.

He'll bet on anything.

Now it's my turn to blow up.

We can take him down to headquarters now...

...and we don't have to pamper him on the way.

No matter what happened. Jim. I appreciate the risk you took for me.

I think the paper could spare a raise for you. provided you don't pull any more fool stunts.

Golly. thanks. chief. And thanks. Miss Lane.

Oh. it's you.

I'm glad to see you've come to your senses and cut out that publicity gag.

Yeah. some gag.

And where were you during all this. If I may ask?

Me? I went fishing.

Caught a big one too.

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