Original subtitles

The Adventures of Superman.

Faster than a speeding bullet.

More powerful than a locomotive.

Able to leap tall buildings at a single bound.

Look, up in the sky, it's a bird. It's a plane.

It's Superman.

Yes, it's Superman. Strange visitor from another planet who came to Earth with

powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men.

Superman.

who can change the course of mighty rivers, bend steel in his bare hands,

and who, disguised as Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for a great

metropolitan newspaper, fights a never-ending battle for truth, justice,

and the American way.

Miss Peabody?

Oh, thanks a lot.

You must be Mr. Olsen from the Daily Planet.

Yes, ma'am, I must be.

Can I come in?

Yes, wipe your feet on the mat and come in.

This is my little family.

This is Topsy, and Lopsy, and Mopsy, and Popsy, and Twinkles, and

Tinkles, and Wrinkles, and Sam.

How do you do?

That's what I came to talk to you about, Miss Peabody.

Well, come right over here and let's sit down.

The chief, and I mean Mr. White, wants me to write a feature article on how and

why you've spent $5 million on the care and feeding of alley cats.

That's exactly the point, Mr.

Peabody. No, you're Miss Peabody. I'm Mr. Olsen.

Oh, yes.

Yes, that's right.

The point is, an alley is no place for a cat.

An alley is no place for a cat.

Why, that's exactly the way I feel about it.

Yes, ma'am.

How many cats have you collected over the years? Well, I've got a record of

every one of them in the safe over there. Come over and I'll show it to

you.

Don't you keep this safe locked?

Oh, mercy, no. I could never remember the combination.

You know, I started this home for homeless cats about 50 years ago when I

inherited all this money.

And ever since then, I've cared for them like they were my own children.

Jeepers, I'd like to take these home with me if I could.

Oh, mercy.

The safe's locked.

Maybe the tumbler hasn't fallen.

She acts like there's something inside there she wanted.

Miss Peabody, I think I hear a cat in there.

Oh, it must be poor little Topsy.

Oh, dear, oh, dear.

Why, in just a few minutes, she'll be suffocated.

Well, can't you remember the combination?

Oh, 18 to the right.

Or is it the left?

Or is it 19?

You must have it written down somewhere.

Oh, yes, I have.

It's on a piece of paper in the attic.

No, no, it's in the basement.

I'll try to find it.

Oh, poor little Topsy.

Chief wanted me to get a story on this. Oh, excuse me, Lois.

Daily Planet, Kent speaking.

This is Jimmy, Mr. Kent.

I'm out on that cat story, and I accidentally locked one of them in the

safe. Well, what do you expect me to do about it, Jimmy?

By calling the police.

Well, there's no time for that.

Couldn't you get a hold of Superman?

Well, that's a pretty tall order, Jimmy.

I'll see what I can do.

What's up, Clark?

Oh, nothing, Lois. Just a little accident.

Excuse me.

We'll get her out of there.

Oh, golly, Superman, I'd rather see you than Jimmy Valentine right now. I can

see why. Take care.

Oh, Jeeper, thanks.

Don't thank me.

Thank her nine lives.

She would have used them all up by now if it weren't for you.

Excuse me?

Now you've got something to tell your grandkittens about.

Oh, Mopsy, Mopsy, Mopsy, darling.

I thought this was Topsy. Well, it doesn't matter.

You saved a young man. You saved her life.

No, no, that's just it. I didn't save her. I couldn't have pulled that door

off the safe. Oh, don't be modest, Mr. Gallagher. I won't listen to another

word. No, I'm not Mr. Gallagher.

I'm Topsy. I mean, I'm Jimmy Olsen, I think.

Well, names don't matter. It's deeds that count, young man.

And just to show my appreciation, I'm going to give you a million dollars.

Now, that would be very nice. A million dollars?

It'll be in your name in the Metropolis National Bank within an hour.

Seen this, Stacy?

Cub reporter giving a million dollars.

Yeah, I seen it, Big George.

I wonder what it's like to have a million dollars.

Yeah, so do I.

Clark, do you think it's going to change you much?

Jimmy? No, Lois, he's much too level-headed for that.

Hi, Jimmy.

Whoa.

How does it feel to be a millionaire?

Well, I'll tell you, Miss Lane, it feels kind of nice.

Here, have a cigar, Mr. Kent.

I don't smoke, Jimmy.

You have one, Miss Lane? I gave up cigars years ago.

Jeepers, how am I going to use my new gold lighter if nobody will have a

smoke? Well, that's just one of the problems that you millionaires have to

face. Well, I'll see you two later. I just dropped by to say hello on my way

downtown.

I have so many things to attend to.

A millionaire has responsibilities, you know. Well, ta-ta.

Sorry, Chief.

It's entirely my fault, sir.

We peasants deserve to be knocked over.

But don't call me Chief. And where do you think you're going?

I rented a new apartment.

I'm going to go see if the furniture has been moved in yet.

Not on my time, you're not. In that case, I'm afraid I'll have to turn in my

two weeks' notice.

You give me two weeks' notice?

Take it easy, Chief. Remember, I could buy this paper right out from under you.

Great Caesar's ghost.

What do you do, sir? I'm Herbert.

No, I don't want any. Oh, no, sir.

I'm the gentleman's gentleman you advertise for in the newspapers.

Oh, yes.

Won't you come in, Herbert?

Thank you, sir.

Oh, allow me, sir.

My credentials, sir. Oh, no, that won't be necessary.

I'm a...

A very keen judge of character.

And you look keen to me.

Thank you, sir. If I do say it is shouldn't, I'm considered one of the

best butlers in the business.

Well, from now on, you bottle for me.

Thank you, sir.

This is getting to sound like Grand Central Station.

Oh, relax.

Herbert is here.

Oh, is, uh... Mr. Olsen in?

I'm sorry, sir. Mr.

Olsen is resting.

It's all right, Herbert.

Let Mr. Kent enter.

Oh. Well.

It's so nice of you to stop by, old man.

Well, I just thought I'd drop in and see how the other half lived.

It's not much.

But I call it home. Nice calling.

Herbert, would you fix Mr. Kent and I some refreshments?

Very good, sir.

The kitchen's in there.

Thank you, sir.

Jimmy, about Herbert.

Oh, don't worry about Herbert. He's a genuine gentleman's gentleman.

Let me show you around this layout.

See that painting over there?

Yes.

That is a Van Gogh.

That is a print.

It's a print, but it's a Van Gogh print.

All right, Jimmy, it's a Van Gogh print. See this view over here?

Isn't that some view? Yes, Jimmy, it's very elegant, but I want to talk to you.

Well, sure, Mr. Kent.

Sit down.

Thank you.

Have a cigar?

I don't smoke, remember?

Your drinks, gentlemen.

Chocolate for you and a raspberry for Mr. Kent.

Thank you.

Boy, they look swell, Herbert.

Once I did a five-year stretch behind the fountain at Jingles Drugstore. Did

you say you did a five-year stretch?

Oh, just my little joke, sir. Please forgive me.

Thank you. Now, Clark, what was it you wanted to talk to me about?

Well, Jamie, it's a... Oh, I'll get it, sir.

Olsen live here?

This is Mr.

Olsen's residence, yes.

Acme department store. I have some things he bought.

It's all right, Herbert.

Let him bring them in.

Yes, sir.

Wait until you see this stuff, Mr. Kent.

Everybody's dream come true, huh?

It's mine. All mine.

Snowshoes? Sure.

I want to be prepared for any emergency, Jimmy. They don't fit.

Well, all right.

the rest of it.

Take your foot off my expensive table. Sorry, I lost my head.

Boxing gloves, I didn't know you fought.

I don't fight, but I play.

What are you going to do with these oars?

I'm going to roll with them.

What are you going to roll? My boat.

Oh, no, I don't believe it.

Jimmy, it hasn't even rained. When are you expecting the flood?

Look, mister, do me a favor, huh?

If you ever go shopping again, try another store.

Jimmy, what are you going to do with all this stuff?

I don't know.

Look at it, I guess.

Boy, this being a millionaire is the greatest.

If the chief could only see you now.

Time to go, Stacy.

I ain't through rearranging the dust yet. It'll keep. Now get going.

Sure, boss.

Don't worry, Big George.

Olsen's million is as good as in our bag.

Here.

Get going.

Okay.

Well, Herbert, I have to hand it to you. You certainly turn a mean bean. Thank

you, sir.

By the way, sir, I've stored your things in the spare room.

Oh, and the boat looks a fair treat in the bathtub.

Now, Clark, what was it you wanted to speak to me about before?

Well, Jimmy, you're a millionaire now, and you have to be more careful of

strangers, even people like Herbert.

Clark, sometimes I think you'd be suspicious even of Superman himself.

Well, I happen to know Superman a little bit better than I know Herbert.

What now?

Yes, sir?

I want to talk to Mr. Olsen.

Your name, sir?

Stacy Tracy.

Mr. Stacy Tracy to see you, sir.

Show him in.

Mr. Olsen, I'm going to make you a rich man.

I'm already a rich man.

Then I'm going to make you richer.

This I'd like to see.

Here we are.

This drawer is empty, right?

Empty.

Right. Well, I have here a bottle of genuine seawater. From the sea.

That's the best place to get it from, I suppose.

I pour the seawater in the box.

And I add two drops of my secret settling formula.

Dr. Olsen, the secret of the ages.

Gold. Gold from seawater.

Mr. Kent.

Look, Mr. Kent. He did it. He did it. Just what do you expect Mr.

Olsen here to do about this?

$50,000. That's all I need to build a huge converter.

Is that all?

How can I lose?

Pardon me, sir.

I wouldn't do that.

Tell this creep to get lost.

Yes, what is it, Herbert?

If you'll pardon the expression, sir.

This here gentleman is attempting to take you over.

I resent that.

Undoubtedly. Hey, let go of me.

You see?

Small bag of imitation gold flakes, which he cleverly drops into the drawer.

Herbert, do your duty.

With pleasure, sir. Hey, you can't do this to me. Hey, wait a minute. You

can't do this to me. Hey, let go. Let go.

Herbert. Thank you, sir. We try. From now on, Herbert, anything you say goes.

Thank you, sir.

All I ask is your confidence.

Well, looks like I was wrong about Herbert. Oh, by the way, do you mind

dropping me off at the Planet office?

Hello, Big George.

Don't hello me. How did it go?

What's the matter? Don't you have any confidence in me?

Confidence I got them myself.

For you, I got the same question. Now, how did it go?

Perfect, Big George.

Just perfect.

Herbert!

I really shouldn't have left work after you dropped Clark off, but this is worth

it. Well, it's some place to hang my hat.

Herbert. Yes, sir.

Hang my hat.

Sir, something happened while you was gone.

Later, Herbert. I want to show Miss Lane around the apartment.

But Superman was here, sir.

Superman here?

Yes, ma'am. And he left this for you, sir.

Well, for heaven's sakes, open it.

Dear Jim, get whatever is left of the million dollars in cash and meet me at

the last house on Valley Street in Pinehurst.

Hurry. There's no time to lose.

I will explain later.

Signed, Superman.

But Jim, how do we know this is really from Superman?

Well, if Herbert says so, that's good enough for me.

Oh, thank you, sir. Well, I'm going to call Clark and see what he knows about

it. No, Miss Lane, we don't have any time for that. It'll only take a minute.

Herbert, how long ago did this come?

Half an hour, sir.

Go down and get the car ready.

We'll be right out. Yes, sir.

Tilly? Get me Mr. Kent's office.

Oh, he's not in.

Well, when he gets back, tell him Jimmy and I have gone to Pinehurst to meet

Superman.

That's right.

Pinehurst.

Here they come.

Now get away from the window.

Come in.

You're late.

Where's Superman?

We're supposed to meet him here.

There's been a little slip-up, kid.

Slip-up? Yeah.

Hey, wait a minute.

That's the guy that tried to sell me the gold machine.

Come on, Miss Lane, we're getting out of here. Not yet, I'm sorry.

Herbert. Jim, this looks like one time the butler actually did it.

But why did it have to be my butler? Give me that.

Give me the key, kid.

I left the key at the bank where I picked up the strong box. I figured if

this thing were really on the level, Superman could rip the lock open. The

money's in there, Big George. I saw him go into the bank myself.

No.

Wait a minute, fellas.

We can talk this over.

Have a cigar, Herbert?

Have a cigar?

Have a cigar.

Okay. Herbert, you know what to do with him.

Stacy and me will meet you later.

Very good, sir.

He said you know what to do with us.

Do you?

I'm afraid so, ma'am. On your way.

Tilly, you must have been hearing things.

Why would they go to Pinehurst to meet Superman?

Thank you very much.

Well, there's nothing like the short and happy life of a millionaire and to think

I trusted you.

That was the old idea, sir. I had to gain your confidence so as you'd believe

anything I said.

You ought to be ashamed of yourself taking advantage of a brainless boy.

Miss Lane, please.

What do you intend to do with us?

I'll just lock you in here.

These walls are all lined with lead, so as even Superman couldn't see through

them. That is, if he knew where to look for you.

Oh, Jimmy, it's no use. This place is like a vault.

Hey, wait a minute, Miss Lane.

Do you hear something?

It's Superman.

He's somewhere near.

But near isn't close enough.

He's never going to find us.

We've got to attract his attention some way.

What's that got to do with it? It must be a ventilator shaft.

Fine, so we've got fresh air. Now all we need is food and water for the next 100

years. Jimmy, if we could get enough smoke going up this shaft... It would

look like one million other chimneys. But we could send smoke signals in Morse

code.

Golly, Miss Lynn, that's great. I didn't know you knew Morse code.

Don't. I thought you used to be a Boy Scout.

I never got beyond tenderfoot.

But I do remember the code for S.O.S. It's three dots,

three dashes, and three dots. Wonderful. If Superman saw that, he'd know

something was wrong.

But golly, Miss Lane, we don't have anything to burn. Even my shirt's wet.

Remember what happened at the bank, Jim?

Just to play it safe, we left the money box empty, and it's all in here.

Oh, you don't mean... You mean... It's your money, Jim.

What do you say?

Well, I guess I could spare a little.

Well, there's $20,000.

Nothing like having money to burn.

This chain must open and close the ventilator shaft like a damper on a

stovepipe. So if we work it like a telegraph key, we'll be able to send our

SOS. Yeah, that's right.

Here, take that.

pay up in smoke.

That's not going to attract anybody.

Well, give me another $50,000.

Goodbye, General Grant.

Oh, let's face it. This has got to be a million-dollar fire.

You do it, Miss Lane.

I could never forgive myself.

We've been tricked.

I'm going to teach that girl and I'll teach her a lesson. Come on.

Okay. You can look now.

There goes.

approximately 5 million chocolate ice cream sodas up in smoke.

Oh, you know what they say.

Money can't buy happiness.

Yeah, but think how comfortably I could have suffered.

Well, you better get busy with that chain or you won't have any money or the

SOS.

Doc?

Superman, don't go away yet.

Jimmy, listen.

Oh,

Superman, are we glad to see you.

Thanks for the smoke signal. Hiawatha himself couldn't have done any better.

Superman, go to the guide.

Turn in your uniform. You're fired.

All I want to know, sir, is how did you find out?

When you have enough money, Herbert, you can do lots of things.

And so, Mr. White, sir, if you would please give me my job back, I promise

never to act like a millionaire again.

You promise never to call me chief again?

Never to call you... Never again.

All right. Report for work in the morning.

Oh, golly, thank you, Chief.

What did you call me? I... Nothing.

I, uh... I'll see you in the morning, sir.

Oh, uh, Mr. Kent.

Yes, Jimmy.

Could, uh... Could I please borrow 15 cents for bus fare from you? Why, sure,

Jimmy. Here's a quarter.

Just don't use it to hire a butler, will you?

No, no, I won't. Thank you.

Don't miss the next thrill-packed episode in the amazing adventures of

Superman.

Superman is based on the original character appearing in Superman

magazine.