Superman: Electric Earthquake

1942

Action / Adventure / Animation / Family / Fantasy / Sci-Fi

4
IMDb Rating 6.8/10 10 1166 1.2K

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Plot summary

A scientist uses an earthquake machine to threaten the city, and only Superman can stop his extortion plan!

Director

Dave Fleischer Photo
Dave Fleischer

Top cast

Jackson Beck Photo
Jackson Beck as Narrator / Indian Scientist
Joan Alexander Photo
Joan Alexander as Lois Lane
Bud Collyer Photo
Bud Collyer as Clark Kent / Superman
Julian Noa Photo
Julian Noa as Perry White
720p.BluRay 1080p.BluRay
80.58 MB
986*720
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
12 hr 8 min
Seeds 4
149.56 MB
1480*1080
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
12 hr 8 min
Seeds 5

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Meu_diario_cultural 7 / 10

Why Electric Earthquake Has the Best Villain

For me, Electric Earthquake is one of the best shorts in the series. While the action could have been more memorable and the runtime longer, the overall plot and setting are handled perfectly. The short's strength, in my opinion, comes mostly from its amazing villain.For the first time in a 1940s film, the villain, a Native American, is shown without stereotypes. He's calm, smart, and has clear reasons for what he does. His ability to actually start his plan makes him an extremely capable enemy and gives the film a noticeably darker feel than the others in the series. It's a different approach for a superhero story that, surprisingly, works.Besides its flawless animation, Electric Earthquake stands out for its well-written script and an absolutely fantastic villain.
Reviewed by Hitchcoc 8 / 10

Give It Back.....Please!

Superman is brought in to save the city of Metropolis. A Native American mad scientist (are they really mad or just have a reason to act) wants Manhattan back for his people, but, of course, just like today, there is no chance. Of course, once again, he is defied and needs to show off his strength. He is able to use electricity below the surface to create and earthquake which jeopardizes the future of the great city. Somehow, Lois Lane figures out where he is and gets into his hideout. Not only does Superman have to save the city, he is stuck rescuing Lois again. There are some wonderful earthquake scenes using the talents of the Fleischer animators. This is a pretty well done episode, although the whole Native American issue is never addressed. Of course, even talking about Indian rights in those days was pretty interesting.
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