Superman and the Mole Men
Movie, 1951, George Reeves, Set in 1951
Superman and the Mole Men is #1 of 11 in release order and #1 of 11 in chronological order in the Superman.
The story
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.
Superman and the Mole Men recap
Clark Kent and Lois Lane travel to the small town of Silsby to report on the world's deepest oil well. That night, two small, furry creatures climb out of the shaft and scare an old night watchman to death. The foreman, Bill Corrigan, admits the well was shut because the drill hit radium, not oil, and that something may be living far below. When the Mole Men wander into town, the residents panic at their glowing touch, and a local bully, Luke Benson, leads a mob to kill them. One creature is shot and falls from a dam, and Clark, now Superman, catches it and takes it to hospital, where he helps the doctor remove the bullet. Benson's mob comes to the hospital demanding the creature, and Superman disarms them on his own.
Superman and the Mole Men ending explained
Three more Mole Men come up the shaft with an energy weapon and head for the hospital. When they fire at Benson, Superman steps into the beam and saves him. Superman carries the wounded creature back to the well, and the Mole Men return underground and destroy the shaft so no one can come up or go down again. The film served as the pilot for the TV series.
Post-credits scenes
No. There is no post-credits scene.
Where to watch Superman and the Mole Men
Superman and the Mole Men is streaming on FlixFling in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 5.5/10
Where it fits
- Release order: first, before Adventures of Superman.
- Chronological order: first, before Adventures of Superman.
What to watch before Superman and the Mole Men
Nothing. Superman and the Mole Men (1951) doesn't continue an earlier version, so it stands on its own. Superman and the Mole Men itself is optional in the Superman order.
Cast
- George Reeves as Superman / Clark Kent
- Phyllis Coates as Lois Lane
- Jeff Corey as Luke Benson
- Walter Reed as Bill Corrigan
- J. Farrell MacDonald as Pop Shannon
- Stanley Andrews as The Sheriff
- Ray Walker as John Craig
- Hal K. Dawson as Chuck Weber
- Phil Warren as Deputy Jim
- Frank Reicher as Hospital Superintendent
- Beverly Washburn as Child
- John Baer as Dr. Reed (uncredited)
Directed by Lee Sholem.