"Showdown"

"Showdown" (short), 1942. Superman vs. a Superman impersonator.

Directed by Izzy Sparber. Written by Jay Morton, based on characters by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster. Starring Joan Alexander, Jackson Beck, Bud Collyer, & Jack Mercer.

Concept: B
Story: C
Characters: C
Dialog: C
Pacing: B
Cinematography: B
Special effects/design: C
Acting: C
Music: B
Enjoyment: Pretty good. It's amusing to see some criminals for once that have taken precautions against the inevitable arrival of Superman. Lois doesn't get anything to do, though. B

GPA: 2.5/4