Episode
Adventures of Superman: The Riddle of the Chinese Jade
Overview
Lois Lane is held hostage by the armed criminal who has stolen a priceless antique and left two people to drown.
Details
- Series
- Adventures of Superman
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 20
- Air date
- 1953-01-30
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
The Riddle of the Chinese Jade is Episode 20 in Season 1 of Adventures of Superman. It aired on 1953-01-30. The runtime is 22 min.
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Commentary available by Producer/Writer Chuck Harter.
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Commentary available by Producer/Writer Chuck Harter.
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