Episode

Adventures of Superman: The Defeat of Superman

Name: Adventures of Superman: The Defeat of Superman
Released: 1953-10-24
Duration: 22 min
Cast: George Reeves, John Hamilton, Jack Larson, Robert Shayne, Noel Neill

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Overview

Superman is rendered powerless by a kryptonite trap. This sounds like a job for...Lois and Jimmy?

Details

Series: Adventures of Superman
Season: Season 2
Episode: Episode 6
Air date: 1953-10-24
Runtime: 22 min

Episode context

The Defeat of Superman is Episode 6 in Season 2 of Adventures of Superman. It aired on 1953-10-24. The runtime is 22 min.

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