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NARRATOR: The Adventures of Superman!

Faster than a speeding bullet.

More powerful than a locomotive.

Able to leap tall buildings at a single bound.

MAN 1: Look! Up in the sky! MAN 2: It's a bird!

WOMAN: It's a plane! MAN 3: It's Superman!

NARRATOR: 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.

[CARNIVAL MUSIC PLAYING OVER SPEAKER]

Hello.

Mr. Haley.

You folks must be from the Daily Planet.

That's right, sir. My name is Clark Kent.

This is Miss Lane, Mr. Olsen. BOTH: How do you do?

What's the matter, Mr. Haley? Is something wrong?

We're in trouble. You folks better sit down.

May I sit here? Yeah.

Well, whatever it is, I didn't start it.

At least not this time.

Last week your editor called me and told me

that the Daily Planet was holding their picnic

for underprivileged children.

That's why we're here, to make the final arrangements.

Yes, and I promised to have our prize baby elephant there

for entertainment.

Right, the children are really looking forward to it.

We'll have to disappoint 'em this time. She's missing.

Oh, no, we promised she'd be there.

Why, Suzy's the favorite of every child in the country.

Now, just a minute, Lois. Take it easy. Don't get panicky.

It's tough to lose an elephant,

even a baby one.

HALEY: She's not lost.

Look at this. I found it on my desk.

"Don't call the police if you want your elephant back.

You'll be contacted later." How about that.

She's not missing. She's been stolen.

But that doesn't make sense.

Who ever heard of elephant-napping?

I'm afraid it does make sense. Suzy's a very valuable animal.

Just when did this happen, sir?

Oh, a minute ago, an hour ago, I don't know.

I was afraid to call the police.

That's where you made your first mistake.

The police could have blocked off all the roads

leading to this circus.

I'll do as they say. I'll give them the money.

You see, Suzy's a sort of a personal pet to me.

Yes, I can understand that. But, you see,

there are several hundred kids that have a stake in this now.

Besides, even if you pay,

what insurance do we have that they'll give you Suzy back?

That's the chance I'll take.

Jeepers, Mr. Haley, after you gave your permission,

Superman personally promised the kids to deliver Suzy.

Yes, that's right, Jimmy.

And Superman tries to keep his promises.

But, Clark, they're probably 100 miles away by now.

That's right, and in any direction.

I don't know how,

but we've got to try and find Suzy.

How much further, Busher? I'm getting nervous.

What if somebody spots

this truck full of elephant we're hauling?

Don't get excited, we're almost to the turnoff.

You still haven't told me

where we're gonna stash the beast.

I spotted this place a week ago.

An old tractor shed on an abandoned farm.

It's perfect, believe me. Okay, I believe you,

but get off the main drag.

All night we've been driving. It'll soon be getting light.

There's the turnoff now. Our worries are over.

[SIGHS]

Jeepers, we've been waiting here hours and not a word.

I know, Jimmy. Waiting can be the toughest job in the world.

But sooner or later, we've got to hear something.

Well, you're right.

Whoever has Suzy is sort of stuck with her.

After all, she's not a diamond necklace

that they can reset and sell on the quiet.

Yes, but a lot of other nasty things can happen.

Well, there's no point in us all sitting here waiting.

I can call you as soon as I hear anything.

Good. That'll be fine.

The switchboard at the office can reach us any time.

Poor Superman. Wait till he finds out.

Yes, I'd hate to be the one to tell him.

Let's get back to the office.

Night, Mr. Haley. Good night, sir.

Goodbye, sir. Good night.

[TRUMPETS]

You sure this joint's deserted, Busher?

I told you, I cased the joint last week.

Well, don't stand around. Come on, open this door

and get that tub out so she can get out of here.

[♪♪♪]

All right, horse, come on. Come on, come on.

Come on, Suzy. Come on, Suzy.

Come on. There.

That's the girl.

Come on. Come on.

Attagirl.

Come on. And there.

Now, come on, get her in the shed.

I never moved elephants before. [TRUMPETS]

Well, use your head. Make believe she's a horse.

All right, horsy. Come on. Come on, horsy.

She won't come by calling.

You gotta pull it by the tail.

Come on. Suzy. Suzy. Yeah.

See, she thinks you're another elephant or something.

You can do it, come on.

That's it, come on. Go back. Come on.

Go back. Come on, Suzy. That's a girl.

Come on, turn around.

Over here.

That's a girl.

See, I told you there's nothing to it.

Yeah, nothing to it. Here, Suzy.

Let's get out of here before she changes her mind.

[TRUMPETING]

I told you I was a man with big ideas.

You didn't tell me they'd be alive.

[ENGINE STARTS]

[EXHALES]

Clark, you've got to contact Superman

as soon as you can.

Lois, trying to find an elephant in an area this big

is just like trying to find a needle in a haystack.

Even Superman has to begin somewhere.

Well, you can't tell that to the kids at the picnic.

Superman promised them Suzy, and that's all they know.

They'll just think Superman was lying to 'em.

Well, I happen to know that Superman would rather find Suzy

than capture 10 bank bandits.

Right now, his hands are tied.

Why don't you two go on home and try and get some sleep.

I want to stay here and think.

Okay, come on, Jimmy.

Let's let the great brain work in peace.

Good night, Mr. Kent. Good night.

Guess now it's good morning.

I know Suzy's got to be out there somewhere.

My question is where.

[♪♪♪]

I picked some wild strawberries for breakfast, Mom.

Well, for a city boy who just moved to the country,

I'd say that's pretty good.

Did you hear anything while you were asleep?

I'm a pretty sound sleeper. Why, what'd you hear?

Oh, I thought I heard something out back.

But maybe I didn't.

Country noises.

It'll take us city folks a little while

to get used to it.

An owl, maybe. Or even a fox.

It gets pretty lonely on a farm, doesn't it, Mom?

We will get used to it.

And you're bound to make friends pretty soon.

I bet there's not a farm within a mile of here.

Could we get some animals? They'd be lots of fun.

Oh, of course we will.

Soon as we can save a little money.

Yeah, I guess so.

I know what's wrong with you.

You thought I forgot something, didn't you?

Your birthday.

Oh, it's not important.

Well, I didn't forget. Happy birthday, darling.

Marbles. Gee, thanks.

I know it isn't much, but maybe next year...

Oh, the marbles are swell, Mom.

You're pretty swell yourself.

[SUZY TRUMPETS]

What was that?

More country noises, I guess.

Maybe I better go out and see. Can I?

Of course. Don't stay too long. All right.

[SUZY TRUMPETS]

[♪♪♪]

An elephant.

A real elephant.

Mom.

Mom, hurry.

Gee, Mom, thanks.

What a birthday present.

It's just what I've always wanted.

Just what you've always...

Oh, I didn't... I mean...

I bet I'm the only kid in the world

that's got his own private elephant.

And it's just a baby too. Just wait till he grows up.

I can hardly wait.

Gee, I'm gonna give you a swell name

and get you all the peanuts you can eat.

And I'll take you every place.

Except unless they don't allow elephants in school.

Johnny, there's something I've got to tell you.

It is mine, isn't it?

Yes, I guess so.

At least for right now.

[TRUMPETS]

[KNOCKING] Come in.

Oh, Mr. Haley. Any news, sir?

Yeah, some slimy voice called and said:

"Get $10,000 ready. In cash.

In small bills. And wait for the next contact."

Ten thousand dollars?

Yes, and Suzy's worth every cent of it.

I'd pay it even if she weren't. Look, Mr. Haley,

I think it's time we went to the police.

No, this is my affair, and I'm gonna do it their way.

Where are you going? I'm going to the bank

and get $10,000.

I know you're still hungry, but I only had a quarter.

If you like beef stew,

that's what we're having for supper.

[TRUMPETS]

You'd rather have peanuts anyway, wouldn't you?

I'll take care of you.

You're my elephant,

and I'm gonna take good care of you.

[TRUMPETS]

Busher. What's the matter with you?

I telephoned Haley like you said. Yeah.

Then I stopped to check on the elephant. Sure.

I got news for you. Yeah.

That deserted farmhouse ain't deserted. What?

Some kid teaching the animal tricks.

Must have moved in during the week.

Spike, we gotta get that elephant out of there

before somebody finds out about it.

Sure, after all, we stole it first.

Come on, let's go.

Wait a minute, let me finish what I'm doing.

Hey, Busher,

when are you gonna tell me what all this junk's for?

When the time comes.

What about Superman?

We read in the paper where he promised the elephant

to some kids.

He ain't gonna take this laying down, you know.

That's what this junk is for, to take care of Superman.

Gosh, you got brains, boss.

[♪♪♪]

This is the last time I'm stealing an elephant,

especially the same one.

Come on, come on, let's get her out.

It was hard pushing this beast in here.

Now I gotta push it all the way to the truck.

Okay, Suzy. Come on.

Try it with the ears like they do in India, you know.

One thing about you, Busher.

You ain't stingy with suggestions.

[TRUMPETS] Come on. Come on, Suzy.

JOHNNY: Hey, what are you doing?

What are you doing with my elephant?

We were just taking her back where she belongs, kid.

She belongs here. She's mine.

Tell you what, kid. I'll buy her from you.

I'll give you two dollars.

I wouldn't sell her for five dollars.

I wouldn't sell her for anything.

Well, I was just trying to be nice, kid.

The fact is, we own the elephant.

Our truck broke down the other night,

and we had to leave her here.

She's yours?

Sure, we raised her from a puppy.

How do I know she's yours?

Why, I have the elephant's registration slip right here.

I can't read most of these words.

What's that number? "J24Y97."

That's her number.

Every elephant's gotta have a number.

That proves who owns it.

I guess you're not mine after all, girl.

But I'll never forget you. Honest, I'll never forget you.

Well, sorry, kid, but we gotta get her home.

Okay. Take good care of her, will you, mister?

Sure. Please?

Come on.

[TRUMPETS]

Oh, hi, Johnny. Hungry?

Not very.

Been eating too many of your elephant's peanuts?

Mom, it's not my elephant.

What do you mean?

I never want to have another pet as long as I live.

It didn't hurt you, did it, darling?

She wouldn't hurt me. We were pals.

Johnny, please, tell me what's the matter.

The real owners, they came and got her.

The real owners.

Mm-hm.

They had a paper and everything to prove it.

I didn't like 'em. They looked mean.

Johnny, it was all my fault.

I don't understand it all,

but I should have told you right away.

It's not your fault.

You were just trying to give me a good birthday.

But it was wrong.

Sometimes we hurt people because we love them so much.

Anyway, the marbles were swell.

You just sit there. We'll have a nice dinner.

We won't do anything about the house anymore today.

We'll do whatever you want.

We could go in town. To a movie, maybe.

Look in the paper for one you like.

All right.

Mom, look.

It says something here about a baby elephant.

"Baby elephant stolen from circus."

"One of the feature attractions of Haley's Circus,

"a baby elephant named Suzy,

"was stolen yesterday

and is believed being held for ransom."

Then she wasn't mine after all.

I'm afraid not.

But it was your birthday and you were so excited and happy.

I didn't think it would do any harm

for you to own it for a day.

It was fun.

But those two mean-looking men that were here,

they must be the ones who stole Suzy from the circus.

Yes, and we'd better do something about it.

It says here, "By Clark Kent."

He's the one who knows Superman.

I better call him, Mom. Can I? Can I, please?

Of course you can, dear.

Do whatever you want if it makes you feel better about Suzy.

[RINGING]

Hello, hello? This is Johnny Wilson.

I'd like to call Mr. Kent at the Daily Planet in the city.

Thanks, operator, and please hurry.

It's important.

[PHONE RINGING]

Clark Kent speaking. Hello, Mr. Kent.

I'm Johnny Wilson, and Suzy was in our shed.

And I thought Mom gave her to me for a birthday present

until the men came and took her away.

Now, take it easy, Johnny. One thing at a time.

You said there was an elephant in the shed?

Yes, a baby one, honest.

But the men came and took her away. They said they owned her.

What men, Johnny? What men do you mean?

I don't know, but they looked mean.

Please, Mr. Kent, they might hurt her.

Couldn't Superman do something?

Well, Johnny, I think that's a fine idea.

If I know Superman, he'll come out and see you personally.

Now, where do you live?

Tell him it's RFD 30 in Willowbrook,

and I'll be outside waiting.

All right, Johnny, you do just that. Goodbye.

Golly, Mom, do you think Superman's really gonna come?

Well, I suppose so, if Mr. Kent said he would.

I'm gonna go out back and wait for him.

[♪♪♪]

Mom, Mom, here he comes.

[WIND WHOOSHING]

Hello, Johnny.

Clark Kent seemed to think this would be important. So do I.

This is my mom. How do you do, Mrs. Wilson?

At the moment, I really don't know.

Well, can you tell me exactly what's been happening?

Well, we found Suzy in the barn.

And then the men came and took her away.

They even showed me the elephant registration.

They showed you an elephant registration?

Yeah. I even remember the numbers on it.

It was J24Y97.

Well, I hope that may make some sense later on.

Could you identify these men if you saw them again?

Sure, I'd know them anywhere. Good.

Mrs. Wilson, do you suppose you could take Johnny into town

and leave him with Mr. Haley at the circus?

We may need him later for identification of these thieves.

Of course, Superman.

I think Johnny would enjoy that more than a movie anyway.

Golly, we're gonna get Suzy back.

Well, let's hope so, Johnny. Right now, will you excuse me?

[♪♪♪]

Imagine, we were really talking to Superman.

So it seems.

Well, I guess we'd better get tidied up

and see if we can get that old jalopy started.

It's this horrible waiting that gets one down.

If only something would happen.

I'd just easily pay the ransom and get Suzy back

[WIND WHOOSHING] and have an end to it.

Superman, thank goodness you're here.

Clark wasn't getting anyplace.

I don't see how you can help, Superman.

Well, sir, I can try.

Have you had a contact yet?

No, not yet, but I...

[CLUNKING]

Golly, Superman, is it good to see you.

LOIS: I've already said that.

What are you doing with this rocket?

I was walking around outside, and somebody gave it to me.

Said to give it to Mr. Haley right away.

But this is too much.

Wait a minute, let's see what this says here.

"You will receive this at 10:30.

Place money in sliding panel on top."

That must be it there.

"Then point the missile due north

and launch by pressing button on the side." There.

"Launching must take place by 10:35 or else."

Well, that's very clever. A guided missile.

And no time to alert an airplane or helicopter to follow it.

Sounds like a foolproof way to collect ransom money.

I've got the money here. What'll I do, Superman?

Forget about the money.

We must launch the rocket, however.

Jeepers, I get it.

We don't have time to notify a helicopter or airplane,

but we've got Superman.

That's right, Jimmy.

All right, Jimmy.

Push the button.

[♪♪♪]

[TRUMPETS] [ELECTRONIC BUZZING]

[BEEPING]

[TRUMPETS]

The electronic age has finally caught up with the elephant.

Shut up, I'm concentrating.

Now 10 degrees west.

Now, a minute on that course

and pretty quick we'll be on our way with 10,000 lovely dollars.

Ten thousand grand right at the doorstep.

[♪♪♪]

Now to bring her in.

[♪♪♪]

Did you bring her in, huh? Want me to go out and get it?

Don't be a fool, it landed 300 miles from here.

Three...? How come? You'll find out, let's go.

You stay right here, Suzy. Be a good girl.

[TRUMPETING]

You could have told us that first night.

But I didn't know.

I thought Suzy was my birthday present.

No one's blaming you, Johnny.

Golly, I hope Superman saves her.

That's all I care about now.

That's them.

This is an outrage. Who are you?

Ask the kid.

Well, Pop, where's the money? Money? What money?

I haven't got any money.

Spike, take a look.

It's the loot.

Okay, get that rope and tie 'em up.

All right, sit down. Come on, turn around.

That'll tell you where Suzy is.

Just be good.

Somebody's bound to come along and untie you soon.

But what about the guided missile?

[SNICKERS]

I knew Superman would stick his nose into this.

That was just to keep him out of the way.

Looks like this is one time Superman was outsmarted.

Yeah. Come on, hurry up and let's go.

[WIND WHOOSHING]

It's too late, Superman, they've been here and gone.

I had to give them the money, Superman.

I know. I finally figured out what their game had to be.

This tells us where Suzy is. Let's see.

Yes, it tells us where to go, all right.

Can we go get her? Can we?

Might as well. Looks like they win this one.

Oh, Johnny, wait a minute.

Come here a minute, will you?

What was that number you gave me?

You know, the one

about the elephant registration number.

J24Y97.

All right, thank you very much.

Now, you better go help find Suzy, huh.

They gotta get up awful early to outsmart you, eh, boss?

Pretty early.

Here's yours, Spike.

Ten thousand smackers.

You won't need that money where you're going.

How'd you find us?

Your elephant registration number.

I checked with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Sure enough, it was your car registration.

Well, when they get out,

Suzy will be a full-grown elephant.

Well, as the saying goes, all's well that ends well.

No thanks to you, Mr. Kent. Well, it's not quite ended.

You might say this is an official elephant registration.

It's a lifetime pass to the circus.

And you're invited to spend your summer vacation with us,

no matter where we are. You know, to take care of Suzy.

Did you hear that, Mom? Did you hear that, Suzy?

Gee, thanks, Mr. Haley. What a birthday present.

And I even got to meet Superman, Mr. Kent.

Johnny, it was his pleasure, I'm sure.

[♪♪♪]

NARRATOR: 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.