From cover to (backward) cover, this quartet of publications above may have text in Japanese but are easily the definitive photo reference for the first three Superman Movies –
From the top; Starlog Publications Superman: The Movie Companion, Japanese Starlog magazine June 1979, Superman II Roadshow booklet and Superman III Companion. Occasionally popping up on popular auction sites for ever-increasing amounts, my recommendation for starting a Superman Collection (besides Series 1 the Topps Trading Cards) will always be Book One…
Fans all over the world recently said a fond farewell to another one of its national treasures. You can read all about Ms. York’s incredible life and career here but to many she will always be remembered as Lara – Wife of Jor-El and Mother of Kal-El in Superman: The Movie, Superman II and Superman IV: the Quest For Peace.
With her role unexpectedly expanded thanks to Marlon Brando’s refusal to appear, her reassuring and sensitive appearance coaching her son in matters of the heart was one of the highlights of Superman II.
The autograph above was obtained for me in person by my good friend Steve Cambden while Ms. York was appearing in a play in London in the mid-2000’s and is a gift very much like the lady herself…
Relics from a bygone pre-Multiplex age when lobby cards adorned walls and merchandise from the Blockbuster of the week would be available in the lobbies of ‘A Cinema near you.’
From the top – UK programme, US Cardbacked Brochure, The Merit Publications Warner Bros. Superman Special (not strictly a programme but nonetheless some of the best imagery and synopses from the movie available to this day!!) and Die-Cut Cast & Crew card, all splendid examples of Cinema as an event…
Welcome to 2011 and a premiere post featuring no less than set-used props from Superman: The Movie!
Acquired from the outstanding team at the Propstore of London, this set comprises of (from the top) Genuine Daily Planet typewriter paper (as seen in close-up) A Planet envelope (as carried by Clark for Lois to the changing room) a file spine and finally a sheet of notepaper.
These were all created as set dressing/functional props to litter the busy Newspaper office and used throughout all four movies. Check out Propstore’s site for even more Superman rarities!!
Some fine examples from the Japanese advertising campaign for Superman: The Movie in 1978.
Of all the artwork used to spread the word of the Man Of Steel’s cinematic debut, the designs from the Far East were easily the sharpest and most colourful. From the top, magazine ad, Chirashi-style leaflets and article splash page…
