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Presenting Superman. Up in the sky, look! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman! And now, Superman, eighth wonder of the modern world. Visitor from a distant planet whose strength knows no limits. Whose endurance is beyond anything humanity has ever known. We have seen how the child of Jor-El and Lara was placed in the rocket ship and sent on his way to Earth. During the long journey of the rocket ship to the Earth, the child has become a man. The rocket landed in a deser…

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Synopsis

In Clark Kent, Mild-Mannered Reporter, we witness the extraordinary abilities of Superman as he saves a professor and his son, Jimmy, from a runaway trolley car. The scene is tense as the trolley speeds downhill, and the father and son realize they are in grave danger. Just as disaster seems inevitable, Superman swoops down, lifting them to safety and showcasing his remarkable strength and flight. This moment not only saves their lives but also marks the beginning of Superman's journey to understand the human experience.

Host

G

George Lowther

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Agnes Moorehead

B

Bud Collyer

F

Frances Chaney

J

Jay Jostyn

J

Junior O'Day

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1940-02-14 - 0002) Clark Kent, Mild-Mannered Reporter.mp3

The Adventures of Superman, Episode 2

Clark Kent, Mild-Mannered Reporter

Wednesday, February 14, 1940 · 11:35

The Adventures of Superman, Episode 2

Clark Kent, Mild-Mannered Reporter

Wednesday, February 14, 1940 · 11:35

Summary

Superman, a visitor from another planet, saves a professor and his son from a runaway trolley car. He decides to become a reporter, adopting the name Clark Kent to better understand humanity and help those in need.

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