Max Fleischer's Superman: Terror on the Midway (1942) Director: Dave Fleischer Studio: Fleischer Studios / Paramount Pictures Starring: Bud Collyer (voice of Clark Kent / Superman), Joan Alexander (Lois Lane), Jackson Beck (narrator) Release Date: August 7, 1942 Runtime: 9 minutes Format: Technicolor | Mono | Sound | Animated Short | Superhero Country: United States Language: English Genres: Animation | Superhero | Adventure | Action --- Summary: At the city’s circus midway, a conniving crime ring uses wild animals to create chaos and distract the public during a series of robberies. Lois Lane reports on the strange events, and when danger escalates, Superman steps in to quell the mayhem, protect the innocent, and bring the criminals to justice. --- Background: This is the tenth episode in the Fleischer Superman series, combining thrilling superhero action with a unique circus setting. The short is praised for its lively animation and engaging plot, featuring some of the studio’s best animal animation work. --- Trivia: Features a variety of circus animals animated with impressive detail and fluidity. The episode explores themes of crime, deception, and heroism in an unusual setting. Bud Collyer and Joan Alexander provide continuity with their iconic voice performances. The Fleischer Superman shorts set the standard for animated superhero storytelling in the early 1940s. --- Hashtags: #TerrorOnTheMidway #Superman #FleischerStudios #GoldenAgeAnimation #CircusAction #BudCollyer #JoanAlexander #Technicolor #1940sCartoons #ClassicSuperhero #PublicDomain