Terror on the Midway

RELEASED 30 Aug 19420h 8m★ 6.5 TMDB

When things go wrong at the circus, it's up to Superman to stop the escaped animals.

WATCH NOTE

1942 Fleischer Studios animated theatrical short, ninth in the Superman cartoon sequence, following Volcano and preceding Japoteurs. No earlier DC adaptation is required. Animated Elseworlds collects separate continuities. Covers the original short only, excluding later television packaging and collection supplements. Bud Collyer voices Superman / Clark Kent and Joan Alexander voices Lois Lane; both official DC identities are verified. Jack Mercer's Sideshow Barker role is corroborated by alternative title credits. Narrator attribution conflicts between Jackson Beck and Julian Noa. Exact original release day and presentation runtime remain disputed; complete supporting voice attribution and silent/background appearance coverage remain unresolved. Inclusion in Superman (1978) home-video extras does not establish shared continuity.

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