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Release Date:
November 23, 1951
Original Title:
Superman and the Mole-Men
Alternate Titles:
Superman and the Strange People
Superman et les nains de l'enfer
The Unknown People
Genres:
Action | Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Romance | Science Fiction
Production Companies:
Lippert Pictures
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
US: NR
Runtime: 58
Reporters Clark Kent and Lois Lane arrive in the small town of Silsby to witness the drilling of the world's deepest oil well. The drill, however, has penetrated the underground home of a race of small, furry people who then come to the surface at night to look around. The fact that they glow in the dark scares the townfolk, who form a mob, led by the vicious Luke Benson, intent on killing the strange people. Only Superman has a chance to prevent this tragedy.
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Art Direction:
Ernst Fegté
Assistant Director:
Arthur Hammond
Costume Supervisor:
Izzy Berne
Dialogue Editor:
Stephen Carr
Director:
Lee Sholem
Director of Photography:
Clark Ramsey
Editor:
Albrecht Joseph
Makeup Artist:
Harry Thomas
Music:
Walter Greene
Original Music Composer:
Darrell Calker
Producer:
Barney A. Sarecky
Property Master:
George Bahr
Screenplay:
Robert Maxwell
Sound Engineer:
Bud Hulburd
Special Effects:
Ray Mercer
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