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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.

Well. I ain't gonna do it.

But. Boulder. you just promised you would.

Well. all right. so I changed my mind already.

How do I know it ain't gonna hurt?

Yeah. How do I know it ain't gonna hurt?

Twenty-five thousand dollars. Don't be silly. The doctor promised he wouldn't hurt you.

Now. what if it don't work. though?

I'm the guy that takes the risk and puts in the time.

That doctor's gonna take knives and hurt me.

It's all yours. Boulder. Keep it.

When we're ready. I'll give you 10 percent of everything. You'll get millions.

Gee. boss. How's your plan gonna work? Come on. tell us.

Be quiet. Scratchy.

Mr. Fairchild. you just bought yourself a boy.

Ain't much of a face anyway.

It’ll do it.

I knew I could count on you.

Hi.

Are you looking for someone?

Sure. this editor guy. This. Mr. White. that's all.

I think he's gone home. You might ask the watchman--

He told me to wait. Gotta pick up shoes. He's got a hole in his shoes. I fix that.

- He told me to wait. - Oh. sure.

Hey. boss. Boss. look. I got it.

See. it says. “Speech by“--

Hey. Boulder.

Hi. Scratchy. Kick the doc and make him hurry. The suspense is killing me.

And your speech is killing me. Boulder.

That comes next, you know.

We're not ready for the deal until we do something about that voice of yours.

You and your big deals. Dry up. already.

L've hired the best voice coach I could find.

He's got real class too.

Even though he spent a stretch in San Quentin.

Will you shut up.

Hurry up. doc. will you?

I wanna see my new kisser.

What's wrong? Haven't you any faith in plastic surgery?

Oh. wait. I've got a T-shirt here for you. I'll get it.

There you are. Hold this up in front of you.

Gee.

Dig me. will you.

Just like Superman.

How about that.

I just thought I'd mention it, chief.

Why didn't you take more notice of him? And don't call me chief.

- I don't know if it's the right one. - Why bring it up? lt's not important.

Wait a minute. What's the matter?

Somebody robbed my personal files last night. that's all.

This genius says he knows who the thief was. but he doesn't know who it was.

I see. well. what was taken?

Remember that speech Superman made last 4th of July?

Well. somebody stole the recording of it. Nothing else.

That's peculiar. Jimmy...

...did you see someone?

Oh. I don't even know if it's the right man.

I couldn't even describe him.

Just a funny little guy. that's all.

- You let me know if you see him again. - Yes. sir.

If I do.

Why would anyone want a recording of Superman's voice?

- I don't get it. - Neither do I. junior. neither do I.

Ladies and gentlemen of Metropolis.

Ladies and gentlemen...

No. no. Boulder.

Gentlemen.

You're not being very cooperative.

Come on. now.

- Give me your vocal exercises. - All right.

“Roll on. thou deep and dark blue ocean.“

That Shakespeare...

Around and around the rugged rocks...

...the ragged rascal ran.

- Now. repeat it after me. - You're kidding.

No. repeat.

Around and around the rugged rocks the ragged rascal ran.

I look like Superman. why don't I sound like Superman?

I look like Superman. why don't I sound like Superman?

I look like Superman. why don't I sound like Superman?

I look like Superman. why don't I sound like Superman?

I look like Superman. why don't I sound...

That's it, Boulder. it's coming along fine.

Ladies and gentlemen of Metropolis.

Good evening. Inspector Henderson.

Madam. may I help you across the street?

Young man. I would not play with those matches if I were you.

- Little lady. may I ask you--? - Never mind. that's enough.

Hamlet. you're a genius. You've done it.

Yeah. dig that diction. My brother wouldn't recognize me. I mean...

- Boulder. you embarrass me. - That's all right. You've done beautifully.

Now I think it's time for the big deal.

- And all them millions. huh? - No.

First we have to run a little test. to get the ball rolling.

Don't worry. boss. I’m ready for anything. I've got the built and the voice a--

One thing bothers me. About them bullets that are supposed to bounce off me.

Don't give it another thought. I've got that figured out too.

I should hope so.

- Superman. - Yes.

May I have all your money. please?

- What? - Yeah. I mean. yes.

I must have all the money in your cash register.

Well. sure. if you need it.

- Only. could you give me a receipt? - Thank you.

I know you'll bring it back. only--

Superman.

Holy cow.

“Superman turns supercrook.

Robbed store of $165.“

Chief. it can't be true. it must be a hoax. Must be some new type of publicity.

Jeepers. you don't think Superman would go and steal--

Of course I know it's not true. But every paper in town has published it except us.

And where there's smoke. there's some kind of fire.

I'm going to talk to that clerk. I think he made it up. I bet he stole the money.

- Well. why wait? I wanna print the truth. - All right.

You say you didn't see him fly?

That's right, Mr. Kent. I didn't see him fly. but it was Superman.

I recognized his face and his voice. And he had muscles and...

I was standing here and he came in and demanded the money.

- Naturally. I gave it to him. - I see.

Thank you very much.

Hey. what'd you find out?

I talked to the man. I talked to his wife. I talked to everybody. It happened. all right.

I don't understand it.

There's one thing that bothers me. He didn't see Superman fly.

He saw him walk away with the money.

Then that guy must have been a fake.

I know he was a fake.

Probably some small-time crook that was using a costume instead of a gun.

I found something interesting here in the society column of our own paper.

- Look. read where I marked it. - Oh. yeah.

That is interesting. Jimmy.

“Allied Women's Charities announced the receipt of $165 from an anonymous donor.“

- That was the same amount that was taken. - Yes. sir.

Maybe a coincidence.

But if it's not. that makes it more confusing.

- What do you mean? - Well. to rob a place...

...and then give the money to charity. Why would a crook do that?

Sounds more to me like the real Superman might have.

Oh. just a minute. Jimmy. That's ridiculous.

I happen to know that Superman was home in bed last night.

- Did he hit you? - Did he hit me...

That bulletproof vest. it worked out?

It worked out in a pig's eye.

You're okay. ain't you. Boulder?

No. I ain't “okay. ain't you. Boulder.“ Now. will you shut up.

Get lost.

Okay. Boulder.

- Well. as quick as that. huh? - Yeah. “as quick as that. huh.“

Look. Where I stopped the slug in the back. I got news for you. I ain't no Superman.

- And it hurts. - Didn't that bulletproof vest--

No. it did not.

Furthermore. suppose somebody should slip me a slug in the head.

I got news for you. As of now. lam resigning. I've had enough.

Nobody's gonna shoot at you again. Boulder.

- You and your big fat ideas. - I mean it.

We'll arrange it so they won't.

- Here. let me see those. - Oh. no.

There's rocks here they're worth over 1000 clams.

Boulder. you're giving it all to charity again.

That's the next step. You'll see how well it all works out tomorrow.

- I just told you. I am through. - Of course.

And you wouldn't be interested that tomorrow the Metropolis Reserve Bank...

...is handling a gold bullion shipment worth $2 million.

No, I would not. Did you say $2 million?

I promise you don't have to give a nickel to charity.

Well. in that case. boss. I am very sorry. Here.

2 million dollars.

There's just one thing that worries me. lt's about Superman. The real one. I mean.

He's not a punk like me.

He's a tough character and I’m worried about what he might do about all this.

Who knows?

However. I think we've put him in a spot where he'll be busy with his own problems.

In fact. I think the real Superman...

...will soon be convinced that he's going crazy.

“The watchman. confused by being thrown to the floor...

...actually fired his gun at Superman. but it had no affect on the man of steel.

Why Superman should have taken the jewelry is a complete mystery.

But why did he take money from a store and then...

...as some people are guessing. turn it over to charity?“

The police have no explanation.

They ask everyone to remain calm in the face of his strange, inexplicable behavior--

Did you see the morning papers?

Yes. Jimmy. I was just on my way to Inspector Henderson's.

They got pictures and an eyewitness this time. One guy saw him leap into the air.

A street photographer. He saw him fly.

What's that? They took a picture?

Honest. He saw Superman. It must have been the real one.

I'm on my way to interview the guy.

It's impossible. Other men can't do that. Superman doesn't run around in his sleep.

At least I don't think he does.

See what I mean?

It's him. isn't it?

I don't think he walks in his sleep.

What's the matter. Mr. Kent?

Don't you feel well this morning?

Mr. Kent?

Oh. I’m sorry. Jimmy. Maybe you'd better run along without me. huh?

Okay-

- Yeah. buddy? - Hello.

I'm a reporter for the Daily Planet. I came to interview you--

Oh. say no more. sonny.

Don't I know you?

I was the eyewitness. see?

You want to hear the story. huh?

By trade I’m a street photographer, see? Last night I was near that jewelry store--

The phonograph record.

Huh?

Oh. never mind. Go on.

Do you wanna hear this story or not? Everybody else does.

- Yeah. sure. I do. - Okay.

Well. I was over by the--

Hey. just a minute.

You're that kid I saw--

Yeah. boss. But what will I do with him?

Oh. I told you it was crazy me coming right out in public claiming I saw Boulder fly.

Yeah. yeah. yeah. But how soon will you pick him up?

Sometimes you and your big deals. I get scared.

Boulder what?

Where?

You mean he is right now?

Then you can ditch the kid pretty quick. huh?

Good. Yeah. lt's almost over.

You're certain you understand. Mr. White?

Yes. I understand. I’m to give them to the Metropolis charity for the homeless.

- Don't worry. Everything will go to charity. - Yes. I'll print just what you said.

- Goodbye. Mr. White. - Wait a minute, Superman.

You know. this doesn't seem like you. It doesn't sound like you.

- What do you mean? - Now. don't take offense...

...but the idea of you playing Robin Hood.

Stealing from one person. giving to another.

Are you insinuating everything I borrow...

-...will not be given to charity? - Of course not.

Of course not. But don't you see how wrong that is?

You've always worked with the police.

Upheld law and order.

You've never taken anything from anyone.

You should hear what people are saying now.

Listen to me. please. Superman.

You haven't considered what the consequences will be.

Have you considered the consequences if I were to get angry at Metropolis?

Great Caesar's Ghost.

Let's get out of here. I’m shaking like a leaf.

It was fine. Boulder. I listened at the door. Everything was great.

Great. was it? I sure cooked Superman's goose. Come on. let's get out of here.

It's perfectly ridiculous. Clark.

You're as healthy as-- Well. as Superman.

- That's not funny. Tom. - Don't be touchy. All I meant is that...

-...you're in great shape. - I wish I was half as sure as you seem.

Look.

- I'm a doctor. right? - Right.

And I’m also a good friend of yours?

Of course you're a good friend. Otherwise I wouldn't have come.

Well. that's exactly the point.

I'm your doctor and friend. and yet you won't take my word for it...

...that nothing on earth is the matter with you.

Nothing on earth.

Tom. is it possible-- I mean...

...do you think something's affected my mind?

Your mind?

Not a chance.

Why. your reflexes are magnificent.

- You've got a superb mind. - Yes. but is it possible?

I mean. could I have done something without knowing that I'd done it?

- What sort of thing? - Well. like stealing. for instance.

Clark. what are you talking about? You're not capable of doing any such thing.

But what I’m trying to say is...

...suppose. for example...

...l went to sleep...

...and then I walked in my sleep...

...and I awoke without knowing anything about it.

I think it's unlikely you would do anything...

...in your sleep that you wouldn't do under ordinary circumstances.

But it is possible. isn't it?

Well. it's possible. but--

Look. Clark.

Why don't you take a vacation. Maybe you've been working too hard.

So there is something wrong.

Why didn't you tell me about it?

Now. wait a minute. I still say...

...there's nothing wrong with you. except that...

-...well. you've got some crazy idea-- - Crazy idea. I heard you say that. doc.

All right. so I used the wrong word.

What I mean is, you're talking yourself into a condition that just doesn't exist.

Well. I hope so.

I sincerely hope so.

And thanks. doc. for putting up with me.

What's going on? I passed the mayor in the hall.

Kent. there's nothing we can do. Any of us.

We gave orders not to arrest or cross him in any way.

Who are you talking about?

- Superman. of course. - Oh. come on.

Kent. it's horrible. He's losing his mind.

- That's the only explanation. - Chief. you know that's not possible.

Kent. don't talk nonsense.

Can you prove he's not crazy? Are you Superman?

Chief. you know him. How could you believe such thing?

Because I saw him with my own eyes not a half an hour ago.

- That's all. - Where are you going?

Never mind. I've wasted too much time already.

Comfortable?

Won't be much longer.

Time's just about up. Your time too.

Such a beautiful plan.

Two million dollars is the prize.

- Look. inspector. - Superman. well. this is a pleasant surprise.

I'm not going to bite. We've got work to do.

Of course you wouldn't bite. Sit down and relax.

Look. you don't understand. I’m the real Superman.

Here. look.

Convince you?

Of course you're real. I'd lock anybody up that said different.

- L've always admired you too. - Bill. there's a crook loose in this city.

He looks exactly like me.

A record of my voice was stolen. There may have been work done--

Hold it. will you. There's nothing to get excited about.

- This may be building to some huge crime. - Now. now. now. We know all about it.

Now. Perry White talked to you. I've known him for years. I believe him.

- We have some doctors-- - We've been pals for years.

L'd hate to use you for a volleyball in your own office. but--

Henderson.

What?

He was-- No. I mean, yes.

Right away.

The Metropolis Bank. Two million dollars in gold bullion was just--

And they just stood there because it was Superman.

I mean. it was--

- Holy cow. - You see what I mean?

- Well. what did you actually see? - Only the getaway. sir.

It was the most thrilling thing ever.

I saw Superman all by himself. And the truck.

He went driving towards the Planet. I suppose to give the money back.

It was wonderful. But he wasn't just driving. you know.

I saw him pick up the truck in his hand and he went leaping through the air like--

Like what?

- That man is just a stooge. inspector. - What?

His job is to send you in the wrong direction.

It’ll see you later.

Come with me.

- Good. You made it. Boulder. - Sure.

Well. let's get it.

- Give me one. - Here.

- All right. Boulder. get in with him. - Okay. boss.

I told you to stay in back. Keep an eye on the boy.

You did.

I didn't think we'd get rid of him until the border. lt's a short ways.

So you're the big boss.

You're not complaining are you. Boulder?

We've left Scratchy and Hamlet behind.

Maybe we'll forget to send them their share.

You seem to have things worked out. don't you?

What's the matter. afraid I’m gonna give you the shake too?

Well. you're right. And this looks like as good a place as any.

You've been worried about somebody missing that steel vest of yours.

Here's one for that phony face of yours. Boulder.

The real one! No!

Go on. get out of here. will you? Leave me alone.

Oh. no. You'll have policemen around you for quite some time.

Also around Fairchild and the rest of your gang.

Yeah. I should have known.

I seen prison walls the minute I took this job.

- Inspector, do me a favor, will you? - What?

Get a doc and tell him to do the surgery. Only this time. I want my own face back.

I was happy with that. I was living with it.

- Be glad to. - Yeah. I should have known.

Takes more than a face and a voice.

There's only one real Superman.

He can say that again. Right. Mr. Kent?

Right. Mr. Olsen.

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