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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.

There he is.

His wife and boy.

Remember what I told you about Billy's education.

Yes. I'll remember.

As soon as you can. I want you to move out of this state.

All right. Joe.

It’ll write a list of things I want you to do. I don't want to talk about it now.

I guess it's time for you to go. honey. There's the warden.

Joe. what am I gonna do?

Take care of Billy for me. See that he gets his chance.

- Bye. Bill. - Bye.

Be a good boy.

You can talk to him now. Oh. Winters?

Some people to see you.

-It’ll be in my office if you want me. - Thank you. warden.

Hello. Mr. Winters. My name is Clark Kent. This is Miss Lane.

- We're with the Metropolis Daily Planet. - More reporters?

Wanna know what it feels like to have less than a day to live?

We're reporters. but that's not what we came to see you about.

We have a proposition to offer.

- What kind of proposition? - Won't you sit down.

Well. for the first time in its history. the Planet will pay $10,000“

To be given your wife and child.

--For the exclusive story on the events leading up to the crime.

- I pleaded innocent. don't you? - You were tried and convicted.

- We want the real story for our readers. - But I--

- Ten thousand dollars? - To be given to your wife.

- It's a deal. - Good.

Well. the morning of the fight. I was at the field office early.

- Let's see. this is on the 19th? - Yes.

I asked the foreman where Baker was. and he said in the checker's office.

But it was brought out at the trial. the foreman didn't see you that day.

Well. I forgot.

I guess it wasn't the foreman. Maybe it was the timekeeper.

Anyway. I went into the office to wait for Baker.

After a while, he came in. We went over to inspect the upright forms.

- We were going-- - Hold it.

Witnesses testified you came out of that office by yourself.

Well. I-- I mean that I--

-lt's no use. - What do you mean?

I can't confess to something I didn't do.

- I didn't kill Baker. - Here we go again.

Look. do you think I don't want that 10.000 for my wife and kid?

Do you think I wouldn't do anything to get it?

Then why don't you tell us?

Because I don't know who killed Baker or how he did it, that's why.

- Come on. Clark. we're wasting our time. - I don't think so. Lois.

Now. look. Joe...

...why don't you tell us your story. The true story.

- What good would it do? - Well. you never know.

Go ahead.

As you know. I was a building inspector on the Metropolis Depot Overpass.

The contractor was W.T. Wayne. one of the biggest in the business.

Baker was the superintendent on the job. and he and I had some trouble.

It started because he wouldn't wait for my inspection before pouring the cement.

One day...

I told you I wanted to see that steel reinforcement today.

I can't wait for you county inspectors every time I’m ready to pour.

You'll wait for my inspection or I'll have that cement torn out.

Get out of here. Joe. You're making me mad.

I'm warning you. I won't stand for you bypassing me.

The next time it happens. I'll close the job down until it's inspected.

And stay out. or the next time I won't be so gentle.

After that. everybody knew there was bad blood between Baker and me.

Things finally came to a head a few days later.

I ordered him not to fill in the pillars with cement...

...until I had a chance to put a gauge on the steel reinforcements.

I got there and every form was full of cement.

He had poured during the night.

I was determined he wouldn't get away with it...

...so I started out to look for him.

Baker. I've had enough of this runaround.

Why don't you run along. little boy. I’m busy.

It’ll run along. I'll run to the county office and get this job stopped cold.

- Get away from that phone. - You don't scare me. Baker.

Something fishy's going on here and I’m gonna find out about it.

When the police searched the place they found my gun. with a bullet fired...

...tossed behind some tools.

I didn't fire that gun and I didn't hide it.

What do you think happened. Joe?

I think they were using a cheap. substandard steel on the job.

You mean Wayne. the contractor?

If he could get away with it. It would mean a fortune to him.

I told you you wouldn't believe me.

You think he was trying to kill you. and shot Baker by mistake?

He shot Baker and framed me for the murder.

That way he got rid of both of us.

The man doing his dirty work and the guy who knew about it.

Did a perfect job.

But why wasn't all this brought out at the trial?

Even my lawyer didn't believe my story.

He told me if I made such a fantastic charge against a man in Wayne's position...

...it would just prejudice the judge and jury against me.

The lawyer was right. I had no evidence.

Wayne's a prominent man. and I had been fighting with Baker...

...so who would believe me?

Well. I believe you.

I know you're telling the truth. I’m gonna try and help you.

What can you do in the little time I've got left?

Sometimes a great deal can be done in a few hours.

Especially if someone's trying hard.

Keep your chin up. We'll be working for you.

Thanks. I’m afraid even Superman couldn't do very much for me now.

I wouldn't be too sure of that. Come on. Lois.

Bids will be opened on the 5th...

...and all successful bidders will be notified at once.

Hello.

Hold it a minute.

That'll be all for now. Marion.

Okay. go ahead.

Yes.

Yes.

Clark Kent and Lois Lane? Who are they?

Newspaper reporters. eh?

In a blue convertible, you say? Good. I've got it.

Thanks. You'll get yours in the usual way.

Yeah?

Sure. I can. Jobs like this are my specialty.

They're in a blue convertible...

...and I don't want them to get back here before Winters goes to the chair. Got it?

I got just the gimmick.

It ain't easy to hitchhike a ride in any one particular car. but I--

Don't worry. boss. I can do it one way or another.

Just the same. Clark. I don't know why you're so positive Winters is innocent.

Very simple. Lois. Remember I had a hold of his wrist?

I was taking his pulse. and all during his story. it was firm and steady.

- So? - Do you know how a lie detector works?

It just measures the heartbeats and their reactions.

Don't tell me you think you're a human lie detector.

Not exactly.

Cut it out. Only Superman could do a thing like that.

You can let me off anywhere along here. miss.

Okay-

- Thanks a lot. - Don't mention it.

Anything I can do for you, Winters?

Yeah. warden. Let me out of here.

I mean. is there any special food or anything like that?

I know. “The condemned man ate a hearty breakfast.“

Thanks. warden. but I’m not thinking much about food.

I'm thinking about my wife and my kid.

Clark. it just occurred to me.

Didn't that man have a lunch box when he got in the car?

I'm sorry. Lois. I’m afraid I didn't notice.

I was trying to think of a way to help Joe Winters.

Anyway. he didn't have a lunch box when he got out of the car.

Step on the gas!

Faster!

Clark! Are you all right?

Sure. I’m all right, Lois.

Would you toss me down that trench coat that's on the seat of the car?

I can't very well come up the way I am.

Here we go. Catch!

Thanks. Lois.

I'm sure glad I had this with me.

I want you to know. I think that's one of the bravest things I've ever seen.

The sort of thing you'd only expect of Superman?

Well. yes.

Lois. sometimes I think you underestimate me.

Well. that's about the most improbable story I ever heard.

Chief. I’m certain Winters was telling the truth.

And remember, he wanted that $10,000 for his family.

All he had to do to get it was to admit he was the killer.

- It makes sense. - Someone thought it was the truth.

Why else would they try to stop Lois and me with a bomb?

You're right. Okay. Get on it.

But remember. this is a mighty tricky proposition.

W.T. Wayne is a big man in this town. has a lot of influence.

If you make any mistakes. we can end up with a libel suit.

I know. chief. but an innocent man's life is at stake.

Just be sure you can prove he's innocent.

- And. Kent? - Sir.

- If I can help. I'd like to. - Thanks. chief. There is something.

Will you call the steel companies and ask what type of steel was used for that job?

- It would be a great help. -l'll do it right away.

Jimmy and I will find what we can at the shack where the murder took place.

Lois. you go to the State Building...

...and get the specifications for the steel to be used in the overpass.

- We'll get back here as soon as we can. - Good.

Gosh. there isn't much to see. What are we looking for. anyway?

I want to check if the shot that killed Baker came from outside.

But there's just that double window.

According to the coroner's report. It couldn't have come from that angle.

Hey. Mr. Kent. look here.

It's rigged that way so the workmen can get the tools without coming in the shack.

- Yeah. but a man-- - I know what you're trying to say.

Someone could have come in. fired a shot and gone out the same way.

Then maybe Joe Winters didn't kill Baker and Mr. Wayne did.

All we've got to do is prove it before Winters gets the chair. Come on.

Yes. Yes.

That's it? Thank you very much.

There's a complete list of the steel Wayne ordered for the overpass.

- Good. - Here are the specifications for that steel.

According to the contract. those sizes and qualities were to be used on the job.

- Now we're getting somewhere. - Are we?

Of course we are. Can't you see what Kent's driving at?

It's like this. Jim.

If Wayne put cheap steel in the overpass...

...and if he filed false inspection reports. and if we can prove all this...

...then we have enough evidence for a new trial for Winters.

Sounds like a lot of ifs to me.

I'm gonna examine the inspection reports Wayne filed with the county clerk.

Lois. do you suppose you could get an interview with Wayne?

You bet I can.

I wanna see his reaction when he hears...

...an investigation of the overpass might be coming up.

You be careful, young woman.

If Wayne is involved, just remember somebody tried to dynamite you today.

This is the very middle of a big city. It's bright daylight and I’m a big girl.

Chief. I'll go with Miss Lane. I won't let anything happen to her.

And don't call me “chief." you young whippersnapper!

You wait here. Jim. He's likely to get suspicious if we go in together.

- Well. okay. - Thanks.

Why should the Planet want to know how much steel I bought for the overpass?

I don't want your opinions. I want facts.

Find out what this is all about and do it fast.

- Well? - A Miss Lane. from the Daily Planet.

Tell her I’m busy. Tell everybody I’m busy.

- Young lady. I-- - I didn't mind waiting. Mr. Wayne...

-...so you needn't apologize. - Very nice of you. I’m sure.

- If you'll excuse me. I’m a very busy man. - I know you are.

But would you be too busy to discuss...

...a possible investigation of the construction on the new overpass?

Investigation? What in heaven's name for?

Probably nothing to it. but there seems to be rumors...

-...that substandard steel was used. - That's a lie.

Then why not let the Planet print some of the inspection reports?

- That should settle the matter. - Well. I can't. I haven't got them.

We didn't keep them. They were destroyed.

It would only clutter up the files. having all those papers.

- That's too bad. isn't it? - You're mistaken. Mr. Wayne.

We didn't destroy those reports. Here they are.

These aren't the inspection sheets from the overpass. They're from another job.

- And don't tell me I’m mistaken again. - If I could just see--

I've had enough of this.

There are no reports to be seen. and I have no more time to waste.

- Is that your only statement? -It is.

- Good day. -lt's getting late. Good night. Mr. Wayne.

When I want anything from you. I'll ask for it.

But you were lying. Why?

What I do is no concern of yours.

Mr. Wayne. I've been with you for six years.

During that time I've seen you pull some strange deals--

- Business deals. - Sharp deals. let's say.

But when it comes to using substandard materials in a building project--

- Those are lies, Miss Cummings. - The structure might collapse.

People would be killed.

That would be murder. Mr. Wayne.

You use that word very easily.

You're young and you're healthy.

Take my advice and remain that way.

- Get anything? - He doesn't want an investigation.

He tore up some papers and threw them in his waste basket.

I want those papers.

Hold everything.

It’ll get them for you. I'll meet you back at the office.

- I'm sorry. I told you. you can't-- - Good day. Mr. Wayne!

I'm James Olsen of the Little Giant Vacuum Cleaner Company.

Glad to meet you. I’m prepared to offer you. absolutely free of charge...

...an amazing demonstration of our sensational machine.

The Little Giant sweeps. cleans. buffs. polishes without fuss or bother.

Listen to the hum of that motor. A double reciprocating electrical monster!

- What do you--? - Don't thank me yet, Mr. Wayne.

Wait until you see with your own eyes. the magic of the Little Giant!

What a sloppy ashtray.

Must have had it in the wrong end.

- See how she sweeps as she cleans. - Take that thing and get out of here!

Don't worry about a thing. lt's an accident made to order for the Little Giant.

Listen. you...

...take that monstrosity and get out of here before I break your neck!

It's about time you got here.

You didn't see the number of reports I had to look at. I could have used Superman.

Jimmy. go down to the lab and tell them to rush the prints.

- Any luck? - Yes.

I found a bunch of reports. all filed together and all signed by Winters.

- How about you? - Not bad. Take a look for yourself.

- Where did you get these? - From Wayne. But not with his cooperation.

Lois. the pieces are really beginning to fit together.

These are Winters' original reports...

...definitely stating that the steel used is substandard.

- Here's your first picture. - Thank you. Jimmy.

Look at this.

These are the reports filed by Wayne and supposedly signed by Winters.

- Obvious forgeries. - Then Winters told the truth.

And Wayne is probably the real killer.

There's one way to clinch it, Lois. Call the district attorney's office.

Ask them to do fingerprints on the murder gun.

But the testimony at the trial said the only prints on the gun were Winters'.

Yes. but only on the gun. Sometimes people make mistakes.

Ask them for the prints on the bullets in the gun.

It could be just that.

Not that phone, Lois.

We've got to try to get through to the governor.

Get me the governor's mansion in State City. and rush it.

Winters will be going to the chair in an hour. and he may be an innocent man.

Yes? What?!

- Oh. no. - What is it?

The storm. lt's worse upstate. The wires are down between here and State City.

It’ll go to the governor myself.

We've got to get that reprieve!

But you can't get to State City in an hour.

I can try!

Is it time?

Yes. Joe. lt's time.

- Superman. - Quick. governor.

I have evidence that Joe Winters is not guilty.

- Not guilty? What proof have you? - Take my word. sir.

Your word is good enough for me. Superman.

The phones are out. You'll have to sign a reprieve.

He's got 30 seconds to live.

Kent could never have gotten through in time.

Thank you, governor.

I'm sorry I destroyed your wall, warden...

...but here's a reprieve for Winters. and time was getting a little close.

Take Winters back to his cell.

And thanks. Superman.

And another thing...

...how did Superman happen to take over when you couldn't have made it?

I really don't know. I guess he's been interested in the case right along.

The important thing is that an innocent man was saved.

And that a guilty one was caught.

You were right about the bullets. Mr. Kent. They had Mr. Wayne's fingerprints on them.

And his secretary talked plenty.

I wonder how a smart man like Mr. Wayne could turn out to be so stupid.

Perhaps he wasn't so smart, Jim.

You know. I bet you if I'd really tried. I could have sold him that vacuum cleaner!

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