Max Fleischer's Superman：The Electric Earthquake (1942) 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: May 15, 1942 Runtime: 9 minutes Format: Technicolor | Mono | Sound | Animated Short | Superhero Country: United States Language: English Genres: Animation | Superhero | Sci-Fi | Adventure --- Summary: A Native American scientist, claiming that Manhattan belongs to his people, threatens the city with an underwater earthquake machine when his demands are ignored. Lois Lane investigates the mysterious tremors but is captured by the villain. Superman dives deep beneath the city to disable the device, rescue Lois, and save Manhattan from destruction. --- Background: This is the seventh installment in the famous Fleischer Superman series, known for its high-quality rotoscope animation and cinematic style. Released in 1942, the short blends superhero action with a rare social theme about land rights. The underwater sequences and use of Technicolor make it a standout among Golden Age superhero cartoons. --- Trivia: One of the few Fleischer Superman cartoons to address political themes. Features impressive underwater animation for its era. The voice actors Bud Collyer and Joan Alexander were the original voices from the Superman radio show. The Fleischer Superman shorts helped define Superman’s early animated look and abilities. --- Hashtags: #Superman #FleischerStudios #GoldenAgeAnimation #Technicolor #BudCollyer #JoanAlexander #ClassicSuperhero #1940sAnimation #PublicDomain #ElectricEarthquake