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Adventures of Superman, The - The Kryptonite Saga Vol. 2
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Original Release Date:
1945
Original Running Time:
224 min.
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Fanedit Running Time:
84 min.
Time Cut:
140 min.
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Brief Synopsis:
In this thrilling sequel to The Scarlet Widow, Superman battles the most dangerous foe he ever encountered: The Atom Man. Using a piece of Kryptonite, Der Teufel, a mad Nazi scientist, transformed young Heinrich Milch into said monster, in order to first enslave Superman and then the rest of the world.
If you liked Vol. 1, I'm sure you will love the sequel. Not only is it an entertaining story, it also feels like some sort of historical time capsule. The way they address Nazis, WW2 or the Atomic Bomb is pretty mindblowing, considering this was a show aimed at kids. Volume Two is also darker and more action packed than the previous edit.
If you liked Vol. 1, I'm sure you will love the sequel. Not only is it an entertaining story, it also feels like some sort of historical time capsule. The way they address Nazis, WW2 or the Atomic Bomb is pretty mindblowing, considering this was a show aimed at kids. Volume Two is also darker and more action packed than the previous edit.
Intention:
I wanted to create a smoother listening experience and enhance the pacing of the original episodes.
Other Sources:
Music
I used over 30 different tracks from all Superman scores available, including the 90's TV show, as well as a piece by Richard Wagner. I edited the final battle around Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 1 in D major. I was really surprised how well Mahler blends with William's original score, until I read that Williams considers Mahler one of his biggest influences. In order to add some sort of „historical vibe“, I used Marlene Dietrich's song Lili Marleen in one scene.
Movies
I used sound bites from Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchained: Colonel Hans Landa laughing, Dr. King Schultz saying „Auf Wiedersehen!“ and Lieutenant Archie Hicox drinking to „Ein tausendjaehriges Reich!“
Sound Effects
Gun shots, Force Lightning, explosions, car noises, etc.
I used over 30 different tracks from all Superman scores available, including the 90's TV show, as well as a piece by Richard Wagner. I edited the final battle around Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 1 in D major. I was really surprised how well Mahler blends with William's original score, until I read that Williams considers Mahler one of his biggest influences. In order to add some sort of „historical vibe“, I used Marlene Dietrich's song Lili Marleen in one scene.
Movies
I used sound bites from Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchained: Colonel Hans Landa laughing, Dr. King Schultz saying „Auf Wiedersehen!“ and Lieutenant Archie Hicox drinking to „Ein tausendjaehriges Reich!“
Sound Effects
Gun shots, Force Lightning, explosions, car noises, etc.
Release Information:
Digital
Special Features
MP3
THIS IS AN AUDIO ONLY FANEDIT
THIS IS AN AUDIO ONLY FANEDIT
Editing Details:
About the Show
The Adventures of Superman aired from 1940 to 1950. It contributed substantially to Superman canon. Superman first encountered Kryptonite on the radio show (as you can hear in this edit) and he also teamed up with Batman and Robin before he did in the comics. The show also introduced characters such as Perry White, Jimmy Olsen and Inspector Henderson.
Having listened to the show on a daily basis for the past few months, I honestly believe it is THE origin of today's superhero movies. Almost everything you get to see in modern movies was already done on this show in the 1940's. It's really frustrating that the show and especially the actors are hardly ever mentioned, when it comes to Superman, although they layed the groundwork for everything that followed.
I'm sorry, if it sounds like I'm preaching, but I really want people to know about this show. If you want to know more , follow the link below. I rearranged parts of Larry Tye's fantastic (audio-) book Superman: The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero to a 20 minute excerpt, A Brief History of Superman On The Radio.
On a sidenote: George Lucas was too young, to have listened to the show as it aired, but when The Atom Man shoots bolts of lightning from his fingertips at Superman, I urge you not to think of Return of the Jedi.
The Cast
Clayton "Bud" Collyer: Superman/Clark Kent
Lois Lane: Joan Alexander
Jackson Beck: Narrator
Matt Crowley: Inspector Henderson & Der Teufel
Mason Adams: The Atom Man
Perry White: Julian Noah
Jackie Kelk: Jimmy Olsen
The Adventures of Superman aired from 1940 to 1950. It contributed substantially to Superman canon. Superman first encountered Kryptonite on the radio show (as you can hear in this edit) and he also teamed up with Batman and Robin before he did in the comics. The show also introduced characters such as Perry White, Jimmy Olsen and Inspector Henderson.
Having listened to the show on a daily basis for the past few months, I honestly believe it is THE origin of today's superhero movies. Almost everything you get to see in modern movies was already done on this show in the 1940's. It's really frustrating that the show and especially the actors are hardly ever mentioned, when it comes to Superman, although they layed the groundwork for everything that followed.
I'm sorry, if it sounds like I'm preaching, but I really want people to know about this show. If you want to know more , follow the link below. I rearranged parts of Larry Tye's fantastic (audio-) book Superman: The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero to a 20 minute excerpt, A Brief History of Superman On The Radio.
On a sidenote: George Lucas was too young, to have listened to the show as it aired, but when The Atom Man shoots bolts of lightning from his fingertips at Superman, I urge you not to think of Return of the Jedi.
The Cast
Clayton "Bud" Collyer: Superman/Clark Kent
Lois Lane: Joan Alexander
Jackson Beck: Narrator
Matt Crowley: Inspector Henderson & Der Teufel
Mason Adams: The Atom Man
Perry White: Julian Noah
Jackie Kelk: Jimmy Olsen
Cuts and Additions:
The original radio shows have a runtime of about 12 - 15 minutes, including an intro and an outro, a commercial break and rather long recaps as well as MANY scenes of repetitive or expositional dialog.
I removed all of the unnecessary stuff and turned nineteen episodes into one, added sound effects, musical cues (which the originals didn't have at all) and a few sound bites from movies.
I removed all of the unnecessary stuff and turned nineteen episodes into one, added sound effects, musical cues (which the originals didn't have at all) and a few sound bites from movies.
Poster by Siebner (DOWNLOAD HERE)
Trailer
User reviews
3 reviews
Overall rating
9.5
Audio/Video Quality
9.0(3)
Audio Editing
9.7(3)
Visual Editing
9.3(3)
Narrative
9.7(3)
Enjoyment
9.7(3)
Overall rating
9.6
Audio/Video Quality
9.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
9.0
Narrative
10.0
Enjoyment
10.0
Not much I can add that I have not said in reviews of the other two parts: fantastic job, trimming away exposition and repetition, and blending in later soundtracks. A fine tribute to a fine OTR series.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
D
Overall rating
9.8
Audio/Video Quality
9.0
Audio Editing
10.0
Visual Editing
10.0
Narrative
10.0
Enjoyment
10.0
Even better than the first! I just listened to this tonight. Absolutely enjoyable. I agree with Vultural that the Nazis are much better characters than the goofy characters in the first installment, but that's definitely not the editor's fault. It's like trying to edit the Star Wars PT; there's only so much one can do. This time, the source material is of a higher caliber.
Great music, smooth editing, and a thoroughly entertaining story all contributed to a fantastic experience. I'm looking forward to volume 3.
Great music, smooth editing, and a thoroughly entertaining story all contributed to a fantastic experience. I'm looking forward to volume 3.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
D
Overall rating
9.0
Audio/Video Quality
9.0
Audio Editing
9.0
Visual Editing
9.0
Narrative
9.0
Enjoyment
9.0
This sequel was even more enjoyable than the first installment.
Aside from the pesky Jimmy Olsen, all the goofy characters from the first series were dropped in favor of adults. The Nazi survivors were not cartoon types, either.
Excellent layering of additional audio tracks. Gustav Mahler was a great fit.
Only hiccup I noticed was the abrupt edit at 72.21. That should have been smoother.
To modern audiences, accustomed to action explosions every five minutes, the pace might seem tortoise slow. Yet this does build character and was not boring.
While a childrens radio show, this was surprisingly dark, and somewhat geeky, with many references to atomic weaponry.
Artwork was fine, though images were available online featuring Atom Man.
Back in the 90s, I had listened to the original in a 7 CD box set. This edit is a choice distillation and easily recommended. Good to pop in for commutes.
Note to Siebener: There better be a part 3. I ain't saying why, I'm just saying.
Aside from the pesky Jimmy Olsen, all the goofy characters from the first series were dropped in favor of adults. The Nazi survivors were not cartoon types, either.
Excellent layering of additional audio tracks. Gustav Mahler was a great fit.
Only hiccup I noticed was the abrupt edit at 72.21. That should have been smoother.
To modern audiences, accustomed to action explosions every five minutes, the pace might seem tortoise slow. Yet this does build character and was not boring.
While a childrens radio show, this was surprisingly dark, and somewhat geeky, with many references to atomic weaponry.
Artwork was fine, though images were available online featuring Atom Man.
Back in the 90s, I had listened to the original in a 7 CD box set. This edit is a choice distillation and easily recommended. Good to pop in for commutes.
Note to Siebener: There better be a part 3. I ain't saying why, I'm just saying.
User Review
Do you recommend this edit?
Yes
Format Watched?
Digital
V