Max Fleischer's Superman (1941) Director: Dave Fleischer Studio: Fleischer Studios / Paramount Pictures Starring: Bud Collyer (voice of Clark Kent / Superman), Joan Alexander (Lois Lane), Jackson Beck (narrator) Release Date: September 26, 1941 Runtime: 9 minutes Format: Technicolor | Mono | Sound | Animated Short | Superhero Country: United States Language: English Genres: Animation | Superhero | Action | Adventure --- Summary: The very first episode of the Fleischer Superman series introduces Superman as he battles a ruthless criminal who has kidnapped Lois Lane and a scientist. Demonstrating his incredible powers and heroic resolve, Superman races against time to stop the villain, save Lois, and bring justice to the city. --- Background: This groundbreaking short set the standard for superhero animation with its cinematic quality, rotoscope-based character animation, and dramatic storytelling. The Fleischer Superman cartoons raised the bar for animation in the early 1940s and influenced the superhero genre for decades to come. --- Trivia: The first theatrical Superman cartoon ever made. Known for its realistic animation style using rotoscoping. Bud Collyer and Joan Alexander were the original voices, coming from the Superman radio show. The short’s success led to a total of 17 episodes produced between 1941 and 1943. --- Hashtags: #Superman #FleischerStudios #GoldenAgeAnimation #BudCollyer #JoanAlexander #Technicolor #1940sCartoons #ClassicSuperhero #PublicDomain