Stamp Day for Superman

Produced by Superman Inc. For the United States Department of the Treasury to promote the purchase of U. S. Savings Bonds.

Old DC live-action adaptations were the best.

Stamp Day for Superman is a neat little relic. Sponsored by the U. S. Treasury, it is considered a "lost episode" of The Adventures of Superman that starred George Reeves as the man of steel and his alter ego, Clark Kent.

In this one, Clark Kent gets the idea to go to Jimmy Olsen's school to teach kids about Stamp Day. However, he has to deal with the fact that a man who Lois saw robbing a jewelry store has decided to hold her hostage.

Yeah, this does not put too much focus on the Stamp Day topic, but that is okay, as it helps makes the special more exciting. This episode is dated as this is made in the 1950's (especially when at the time, there was tensions after the Korean War) and the lesson is pretty much a product of the era it was made in (as saving stamps was discontinued in 1970). However, it is a good episode, as it has the same action as the show it's based on, and Superman does teach the kids of the era a good lesson that is of the time.

This 1954 short was donated by Superman, Inc. to the U.S. Treasury to encourage the youth of the day to enroll in their school Stamp Day saving program. It is the only portion of the 1950's TV series in public domain, so whenever clips of the show are aired, this is the program they choose.

Stamp Day for Superman opens with Lois and Clark window shopping, when a burglar alarm sounds. Superman responds, and finds a contrite robber, who bemoans he never saved money and is reduced to crime to pay his bills. The rest of the story includes flying, crashing through walls, and a savings stamp book for Lois, Jimmy, Clark, and Superman. (yes, Superman!) Worthwhile for camp purposes, and the fact it was the last Superman segment shot in black and white

Had the thrill of seeing "Stamp Day for Superman" at a comic convention in 1986 with my two buddies Marc and Craig. Silliest damn Superman film I ever saw and all we did was laugh for years afterwards on how we wasted 45 minutes out of the day to see this silly flick. It is neat though. From what I remember, Supes buys war bonds or fights some evil madmen who are against the u.s. postal service. See it if you can, cause you'll never find it again -- not that I've been looking, but never saw another filming of it since 1986. How about a 6/10 just for "effort" and rarity of this short, campy flick.

Stamp Day for Superman (1954) is a short film with Superman and it was good.

Positives for Stamp Day for Superman (1954): I like how this short film utilizes Superman in a way to help educate kids learn about things they will need to know for when they become adults. George Reeves and Noel Neill are both great as Superman and Lois Lane respectively. And finally, the bit of Superman action that we get is fun enough.

Negatives for Stamp Day for Superman (1954): There isn't really a plot to this short and it feels like things are just happening because they need to happen for the stake of it and that is just lame.

Overall, Stamp Day for Superman (1954) is a good short film with Superman that does what it needs to do and that is good enough.