Showdown
Synopsis
Superman's reputation is tarnished when a crook begins committing crimes in a Superman costume.
Top Cast
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Joan Alexander
Lois Lane (voice) (uncredited)
Jackson Beck
Boss (voice) (uncredited)
Bud Collyer
Superman / Clark Kent (voice) (uncredited)
Jack Mercer
Office Boy / Fake Superman (voice) (uncredited)
Julian Noa
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Izzy Sparber
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Jay Morton
- Original Score
- Sammy Timberg
- Original Title
- Showdown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Famous Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Izzy Sparber
Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Jay Morton
Sammy Timberg
Department Leadership Roster
Izzy Sparber
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Showdown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Showdown about?
Superman's reputation is tarnished when a crook begins committing crimes in a Superman costume.
Who directed Showdown?
Showdown was directed by Izzy Sparber.
Who stars in Showdown?
The principal cast of Showdown includes Joan Alexander, Jackson Beck, Bud Collyer, Jack Mercer, Julian Noa.
When was Showdown released and how long is it?
Showdown was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Showdown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Showdown was composed by Sammy Timberg.
Is Showdown based on a book or true story?
Showdown is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jerry Siegel", Characters: "Joe Shuster".