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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...

...if it makes any difference to you who you saved. I’m Homer Garrity.

- Oh. the private detective. How do you do? - I’m flattered you know me.

I'm glad I looked down when I was flying in time to see those bricks fall.

It's probably just one of the thousands of rotten chimneys around here.

- Well. you sure it was an accident? - Oh. my. yes.

Nothing that glamorous ever happens to members of my profession in real life.

Well. if I were you. I'd look up once in a while.

At least a dozen persons saw it happen. and each one phoned in the story.

The first one said Superman had been showered with bricks.

The second one said concrete blocks.

By the last one. an entire building had collapsed on him.

And you should have seen the look on Homer Garrity's face.

And how do you happen to know about the look on his face?

Yes. Kent. just how do you know that?

Well. I happened to be nearby at the time.

Now. don't tell me I had a reporter at the scene of a story for a change.

Maybe he was nearer than you think. chief. Come on. Jim.

Chief. what do you suppose she meant by that?

My boy. when a woman has nothing to say. she talks in riddles...

...just to keep every person in a state of confusion.

I'm with you.

If I could offer a little brain along with my brawn, Miss Lane...

...l'd say that someday...

...you're gonna get into trouble trying to prove Mr. Kent is Superman.

If he isn't. how do you explain his slip about the expression on Garrity's face?

- He said he just happened to be there. - He said.

Well. I've had this book fixed for a week just waiting for a chance to plant it.

And this is the chance.

It weighs over 50 pounds. and no ordinary man is gonna be able to lift it easily.

- No ordinary boy either. - Okay. come on.

- Hi Lois. Jimmy. - Hi. Busy?

No. not doing a thing. No one's making any news these days.

Except Superman.

L'd like to look up a phone number. Would you hand me the book. please?

Oh. sure. Lois. Here. catch.

Miss Lane!

- Something the matter? - Oh. no. nothing at all. Ready. Jim?

More or less. I guess.

Oh. Miss Lane.

- Aren't you gonna call your number? - I just remembered it.

Thank you. Mr. Kent.

You're welcome. Miss Lane.

- Now are you convinced? - More than ever.

- What do you mean by that? - Well. Clark switched the books. right?

That means he discovered ours was a dummy.

How did he discover it was a dummy? With his x-ray vision. that's how.

But that dummy phone book was loaded with lead.

And x-rays can't see through lead.

You don't have to go through lead to see it. silly.

Golly. you're right.

And I have an idea that'll prove I’m right. Come on.

If there's one thing I hate. it's having even the vaguest idea where I’m going or why.

- Now you know. - Gee. a private eye.

Miss Lane. if I ever got fired from the Planet. which almost happens every day...

...l'd like to be a shamus.

- A shamus? - Sure.

My own private secretary. torpedoes from Toledo. slinky gun molls...

...the killer fleeing from the sight of my steel-blue eyes and rock-like jaw.

I thought I heard voices. Are you looking for me?

No. we're looking for Homer Garrity. the private eye.

I'm Homer Garrity. Come in. won't you?

- You? - I’m Lois Lane. and this is Jimmy Olsen.

It's a pleasure. Come in.

All my clients are disappointed at first.

They expect a cross between a gorilla and Sherlock Holmes.

- Sit down. won't you? - Thank you.

Now. what can I do for you?

It’ll get right to the point. I want someone followed:

- Clark Kent of the Daily Planet. - Would you mind telling me why?

Well. if I’m right. I think you'll find out why.

Well. I could start this evening. I’m just winding up a blackmail case.

Blackmail?

Yes. I've finally discovered who the blackmailer is.

It’ll turn the information over to my client this afternoon. and my job is done.

- You won't even make the arrest yourself? - No. That's up to my client and the police.

Either I've been going to too many movies. or you haven't been going to enough.

Just so you won't be too disillusioned...

...look.

I do own these things.

And I have a license to carry this gun.

But in all my years experience. I've never used the gun...

...nor any of this paraphernalia.

Maybe this will impress you, young man.

- You see this mirror? - Yes.

All right. Come with me.

Look.

- Oh. but-- But-- - That's right.

Miss Lane can't see you at all.

This is a special one-way window. The other side of it's a mirror.

Well. now this is more like it.

I must confess. I love all sorts of gadgets.

Sometimes I use it to watch my clients.

It helps me find out whether they're telling the truth or not.

- You mean. your own clients lie to you? - Quite often.

You stay here and watch how you can see every move in that room.

Okay-

Keep both hands on the desk. Garrity.

- Certainly. Mr. Leonard. - Who's the dame?

Saleslady. Office supplies. She has nothing to do with us.

Homer. if you're in trouble. so am I. I’m his secretary.

All right. lady. You can come along too.

Boss. how come we don't got a secretary like that?

We just got one. Let's go.

Come on.

- Hello? - Garrity? Homer Garrity?

Who is this?

Just a guy you got out of a jam once, Homer.

So I’m returning the favor.

Morrey. rack them up. What kind of a joint are you running?

- Shut up. you guys. will you? - Who’s that?

Oh. never mind. Listen. Garrity. I’m tipping you off.

A couple of characters are out to get you. Watch it. will you? That's all.

Hello. operator, give me the police. This is an emergency.

Hello. police. I wanna report a kidnapping.

Lois Lane. Homer Garrity. Just about a few--

Never mind. You handle it your way.

It’ll handle it mine.

Miss Latour. take a memo.

I'm calling this the “Unfortunate Kidnap Caper.“

It all started quite innocently enough...

...with Lois Lane and Homer Garrity being led out at gunpoint.

Then came the phone call from the mysterious tipster.

Now I’m off to find the tipster himself.

How. Miss Latour?

Elementary.

I merely look for a pool hall run by a citizen named...

...Morrey.

No license.

Thanks. baby. I know I’m a genius.

But sometimes I get tired of slapping around these punk hoodlums all day.

Oh. well.

Somebody has to do it.

End of memo.

- Who do you figure that is? - Beats me.

Under his left arm. the guy's packing a rod. I can spot them a mile away.

- A copper? - Let's find out.

Got a match?

- What for? - To light my cigar. Here. have one.

I thought you didn't have a match.

No use finding my own. is there?

I didn't think of that.

Say. you ain't Baby-Face McGoyne. are you?

My name's...

...Olsen.

Oh. yeah. you're the big butter-and-egg man from down East. right?

- No. I’m an eye. A shamus. - Yeah?

I'm a private detective myself.

- Then you must know Homer Garrity. - Garrity?

- What about him? - That's what I'd like to know.

You're in the wrong place. buddy.

Maybe.

See you around.

Seeing you.

Hello. Cappy? This is Fingers. Listen. about Garrity--

Don't turn around. Tell him you'll call later and hang up.

It’ll call you back.

Same kid. huh?

If you're goofy enough to follow me here. you're goofy enough to have a gun.

You'll answer a couple of questions.

Who's Cappy? What did he do with Homer and Miss Lane?

Come on. talk. spill. open up. let's have it!

Please.

All right, kid.

Go ahead. blast away.

My poor old mother will get along without me somehow.

You have a poor old mother?

You should see her. 110 years old...

...sitting in her rocking chair. rocking and knitting.

Well. in that case...

...would you mind stepping over there and putting your wrists up against the bedpost?

Move!

Whatever you say. kid.

Now.

- Hey! What did you do to me? - I didn't do nothing. You did it yourself.

Here. give me that.

Have fun. kid.

And don't bother yelling. In this joint. nobody pays any attention.

Just in case...

Enjoy yourself. kid.

Some shamus.

- What's up. chief? - The police just phoned.

They got an anonymous tip about a Garrity and Lois Lane being kidnapped.

- Lois? - Yes. Do you know anything about this?

No. not a thing.

You know. one day I’m gonna chain you and Lois and Olsen to your desks.

Then maybe I can get some peace of mind.

Well. it could be a mistake. chief. but I'll check on it just the same.

Why can't I just lose my mind? Then it'll all be over with.

For 10 years. I've been running a juicy blackmail racket.

- Then you had to stick your nose in it. - That's my job.

But what I want to know is who hired you?

Just one of your victims...

...who decided it would be smarter to pay me for a little while than pay you forever.

It’ll see how smart he is when I find him.

- Somehow I don't think you're going to. -l'll find him. all right.

Garrity will tell me. Or you will.

She doesn't know anything. I told you that.

She says she's your secretary.

As a matter of fact. I don't know anything. But even if I did. I wouldn't tell you.

She's got nerve. huh. Cappy?

Yeah. Real nerve. She's gonna need it.

You know. Garrity. Superman saved you from me once...

...but he ain't gonna do it again.

- What are you doing here? - I tried to tell you on the phone.

There's some kid playing detective.

- So what? - He's on to something.

And if he is. maybe somebody else is too.

- Where's the kid now? - I got him in my room.

He handcuffed himself to me bed.

Well. what did you leave him for. stupid? Get him and bring him here.

This ain't good. Suppose somebody finds us here?

Don't worry. they won't.

Cappy. Those things went out with high-button shoes.

I only use it for emergencies.

No sense mussing you up yet.

Noodles. take them downstairs.

All right. move.

Seven...

...P. R. S. eight.

T...

...U. V.

V. S. V. R.

S. U.

Sunset 361-33.

Sunset 361-33. “C. Leonard. 18 Poplar Way.“

Now I'm off to find the tipster himself.

How, baby? Elementary.

I merely look for a pool hall run by a citizen named Morrey.

Thanks. baby. I know I'm a genius...

...but sometimes I get tired of slapping around punk hoodlums all day.

Oh, well. Somebody has to do it.

End of memo.

I'll feel better when Fingers returns with that kid.

Then we'll take care of the three of them at once.

- How? - The same way we've done things before.

Sure. boss. That's the way I like it.

Quiet. neat and quick.

All right. you guys. back against the wall.

I must be seeing things.

Better do like he says. He looks dangerous.

L've got an itchy trigger on this finger. I mean...

...finger on the trigger. You too. up against the wall.

Now. tell me. what did you do with them?

- With who? - You know who I mean.

Something happens when I see guys like you.

Something happens inside of me. I go wild!

I'm warning you.

- Please. buddy. give us a break, will you? - Yeah. have a heart. buddy.

In my business. a heart only gets in the way.

Tell me what I wanna know. I'll give you till I count to three.

One. two. three.

All right. I'll give you another chance.

One...

...two, three.

- Jimmy! - I’m afraid so. Miss Lane.

I'm afraid so.

He could make a million bucks being a comedian.

A promising career like that. we gotta cut it short.

We got all the pigeons in the coop. What next?

You get everything set. I'll see you in a minute.

Well. at least I found out one thing. Private detecting isn't as easy as it looks.

Especially when the dead bodies you discover are gonna be your own.

According to movies. this is the point...

...where the slinky woman appears and shows us the secret way out.

Well. I'll settle for Superman.

It's no use. Jim. Not even Superman could find us in here.

Change your mind about talking. Garrity?

If I told you who my client is. he'd be killed.

You wouldn't let us go anyway.

Okay. Noodles.

Much cleaner this way.

No bullets. no murder weapon. no nothing.

Nobody will ever know what happened to you.

Last chance. Wanna talk?

No?

Okay-

What are you doing here?

I'm looking for the man who telephoned Homer Garrity.

You just gave yourself away. You must be the man. or you wouldn't be frightened.

- I was just trying to help. honest. - That's exactly what I’m trying to do.

Then go to 18 Poplar Way. That's all I can tell you.

Let's hope it's enough.

It looks like the end of the line for all of us.

Jeepers. Miss Lane. what will the chief do without us?

What are we gonna do without him?

Superman!

- He inhaled enough gas to kill 10 men. - And he's got us trapped in here.

I think you better get Miss Lane out in the fresh air. Superman.

Quick. he's gone. Now's our chance.

Out of my way. flatfoot!

- Like that. Mr. Garrity? - Exactly like that. Jimmy.

- And how do you feel now. Miss Lane? - Much better, thanks.

Jimmy. I always wanted a chance to try that judo stuff.

And it works real great too. Those guys will be out until next Tuesday.

But. Mr. Garrity. right now I'd like to give you back your office.

Miss Lane. there's one thing that still bothers me.

- How did you get mixed up in all this? - How does she get mixed up in anything?

- She was trying to prove-- - Never mind. Jim!

Okay. Okay.

Well. Miss Lane. I guess I better get started...

...on that assignment. following your friend.

That won't be necessary. Mr. Garrity.

If you don't mind. I'd just as soon call it off.

It's all right with me. I could use a couple of days' rest.

Mr. Garrity. one more thing.

Do you have a duplicate set of keys?

Keys? Why?

Because I did it again!

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