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Superman poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.9 / 100
1948·Action / Sci-Fi / Crime·4h 4m

SUPERMAN

Superman comes to Earth as a child and grows up to be his home's first superhero with his first major challenge being to oppose The Spider Lady.

Above the Line
Spencer Gordon Bennet, Thomas Carr·DirectorLewis Clay·ScreenplayJoseph F. Poland·ScreenplayIra H. Morgan·Director of PhotographyMischa Bakaleinikoff·Original Music ComposerEarl Turner·Editor
Cast
Kirk Alyn·Superman, alias Clark KentNoel Neill·Lois LaneTommy Bond·Jimmy OlsenCarol Forman·The Spider LadyPierre Watkin·Perry WhiteGeorge Meeker·DrillerJack Ingram·AntonTerry Frost·BrockCharles Quigley·HackettHerbert Rawlinson·Graham
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 2
Spencer Gordon Bennet·DirectorThomas Carr·Director
Writing· 5
Lewis Clay·ScreenplayJoseph F. Poland·ScreenplayRoyal K. Cole·ScreenplayGeorge H. Plympton·ScreenplayArthur Hoerl·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Ira H. Morgan·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Earl Turner·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Mischa Bakaleinikoff·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Sam Katzman·Producer
Other Departments· 8
Howard Swift·AnimationGeorge DeNormand·StuntsChuck Hamilton·StuntsGeorge Magrill·StuntsEddie Parker·StuntsPaul Stader·StuntsAl Wyatt Sr.·StuntsWally West·Stunts
By the Numbers
67.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Superman's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Heroic, Powerful, Determined
Composition
Centered
Era
2020s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man with dark hair and blue eyes, wearing a blue and red Superman suit with a prominent 'S' shield on his chest, stands with his arms crossed. Bright light em”

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Key Elements
Superman SuitS Shield Emblem
Atmosphere
Bright, Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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