George Taylor Originally made as a film, and as touted, the first full length Superman movie, this was folded into the following series. Done seriously and well directed, Lois Lane and Clark Kent are sent to Oklahoma where strange occurrences are taking place at a new oil well. Turns out they've tapped into a civilization at the center of the earth. This is really classic Superman. He uses his powers wisely and protects humans and the little creatures. One of the best, if the show had remained this serious, I'd have liked it more.

Hitchcoc This was included in a boxed set of "The Adventures of Superman." If one is not perceptive, he might think it was part of the series. It is not but it fits nicely into the whole thing. Some miners have invaded an underground society where "mole people" live. They are odd looking little guys who really mean no harm. They are merely trying to survive and have been threatened. They could be obliterated because the miners decide to kill any of these creatures that make an appearance. This is a job for Superman as we hear so many times later. He steps forward and challenges anyone who threatens the little guys. If this was an audition for the series, George Reeves did a good job as the benevolent Man of Steel.

guisreis This was probably the first feature-length superhero film ever made. It has some serious flaws, that are not related to the unsophisticated visual effects of that time (which are not a problem; indeed, they are interesting to see).First of all, it had not a great story. Do not expect an interesting opponent like Lex Luthor or the Kryptonian criminals from the Phantom Zone.Besides that, it is amazing how little was the time spent to show Superman. We see Clark Kent all the time, but the caped superhero, perhaps because of technical difficulties to show him flying, does not appear very much.The third serious flaw is just related to Clark Kent. George Reeves portrays him so proud that one cannot be convinced that the journalist was a disguise to avoid people knowing he was Superman.The film is historically significant, but it is certainly not good. When we see George Reeves as the man of steel, the importance of Christopher Reeve for the superhero becomes really flagrant.

Chris Gaskin I have just watched Superman and the Mole Men recently for the first time and rather enjoyed it, despite reading bad reviews. This was also released as a two part programme in the TV series at the time. Clark Kent and Lois Lane arrive in Silsby to witness the drilling of the world's deepest oil well, but disturb an undiscovered race of strange furry creatures that live deep underground. These come to the surface at night to explore the area, but one of these gets shot and is taken to hospital by Superman to be treated. The other one continues exploring, but the local people lure him into a wooden shack and set it on fire to try to kill him. Luckily, he manages to escape alive and returns to his underground home and brings some more mole men with him armed with a ray gun. After shooting the man who shot the mole man, who is injured, Superman releases the injured mole man from hospital and all four return home to safety.Superman is played well by George Reeves, but we don't get to see him fly in this movie. Phyllis Coates plays Lois Lane.I found this movie rather enjoyable, despite the low budget.Rating: 3 stars out of 5.