"Truth, Justice, and the American way."
In the 1950's , George Reeves starred as Superman in a TV series. The opening credits ended with an announcer's voice declaring that Superman "fights a never-ending battle for truth, justice, and the American way."
Recently I found the 1948 Superman movie theater serial online. (Movie theaters used to show lots of short features in addition to the main feature -- or even a double feature. ) It starred Kirk Alyn, the first actor to portray Superman in a live-action film.
I watched episode 1. As Clark Kent reaches adulthood, his adopted father, "Pa Kent" talks to him about his mission in life. "You must always fight for truth, tolerance, and justice."
I am guessing that in 1948, the producers were responding to the Nazi treatment of Jews. In 1952, they were responding to the Cold War.
Recently I found the 1948 Superman movie theater serial online. (Movie theaters used to show lots of short features in addition to the main feature -- or even a double feature. ) It starred Kirk Alyn, the first actor to portray Superman in a live-action film.
I watched episode 1. As Clark Kent reaches adulthood, his adopted father, "Pa Kent" talks to him about his mission in life. "You must always fight for truth, tolerance, and justice."
I am guessing that in 1948, the producers were responding to the Nazi treatment of Jews. In 1952, they were responding to the Cold War.
