As tvs original superman, george reeves was the ultimate hero to millions of children. This group is 40 files, a few being a few kilobytes of the start. He is best known for his role as superman in the 19521958 television program adventures of superman. The man of steel fights crime with help from his friends at the daily planet. George reeves superman stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. Superman first graced the small screen in the television show adventures of superman that ran from 19511958, starring george reeves. In his youth, george reeves aspired to become a boxer, but gave up this pursuit because his mother was worried that hed be seriously. Adventures of superman, starring george reeves, 1950s. George reeves superman original vintage memorabilia collectibles autographs signatures for sale george reeves the preeminent superman movie posters, photos, old pictures memorabilia collectibles, autographs. George reeves superman costume up for auction superman homepage.
Superman in superman and the mole men 1951 and the adventures of superman tv show 195256 birth date. He was so committed to being a good role model for the kids and fans who looked up to him, he quit smoking. New adventures of superman 19661970 while it may seem unfair for bud collyer to be the only superman voiceactor to make a list devoted entirely to guys. Find highquality george reeves stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. He is best known for his role as superman in the 19521958 television program adventures of superman his death at age 45 from a gunshot remains a controversial subject. George reeves, in the gray doublebreasted suit that he used as clark kent on superman, would be buried at forest lawn memorial park in glendale, california. His death at age 45 from a gunshot remains a polarizing issue. Christopher reeves arrested while wearing superman shirt. Thank you for visiting the official facebook page for the george reeves adventures of superman companion book. George reeves is one of two actors that you think of when you think of superman the other being the superman of my era, christopher reeve. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. George reeves, who starred in gone with the wind and played clark kent on the adventures of superman, stars in this kelloggs commercial from the late 50s. Deleted video adrien brody examines death of george reeves by artisannewsservice. George reeves born george keefer brewer, january 5, 1914 june 16, 1959 was an american actor best known for his role as superman in the 1950s television program adventures of superman his death at age 45 from a gunshot remains a polarizing issue.
George reeves is superman, make no mistake about it, as he plays the role without overdoing the hapless clark kent role. George reeves, was born george keefer brewer on january 5, 1914, in woolstock, iowa, the son of donald carl brewer and helen lescher. George reeves full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Based on the comic book character created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. Noel neill, the lois lane to george reevess superman. Captioned with i knew when i saw him he was my superman, the post from snyders vero account shows a younger, somewhat thinner cavill lounging in christopher reeves suit, which when seen in black and white, you have to admit kind of looks like george reeves suit from the 1950s tv series, the adventures of superman. Sprawled naked on his bed, reeves had been shot in the head after a late night party at his house. George reeves played superman for 102 episodes broadcast between 1952 and 1958. Its a bird, its a plane, its supermans midcentury suits. Adventures of superman complete 1st season george reeves. Rare george reeves audition tape the adventures of superman by apennyw. His best remembered role was that of superman in the 1950s television series of the same name. Based on the comic book character created by jerry siegel and joe shuster created in 1938. He was so sincere in the role that you would have never guessed that he had any problem with it.
Listen to the clips from the adventures of superman 19521957. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. For decades, it seemed that christopher reeve was the perfect archetype for kalel, son of jorel. Jan 24, 2007 11 videos play all the original tv series superman james deloach movies that will blow everyone away in 2021 and beyond duration. Bonhams auction house has listed an original superman costume worn by george reeves in the adventures of superman tv series up for auction the smoky blue wool longsleeved leotard with a stitchedon red and yellow felt superman s logo on the center chest, bears an interior western costume co. Hand color tinted photo of george reeves from the 1950s television series, superman. The george reeves show was not the first live action superman but it was the one that brought superman into the living room as a television show. Find the perfect george reeves superman stock photo.
Aug 09, 2014 jim nolt, of ephrata, will be hosting a luncheon marking the 100th anniversary of the births of george reeves, who played superman on television in the 1950s, superman cocreators jerry. George reeves is my superman 19511958 the role model george reeves played superman in a live action film superman and the mole men 1951 as well as starring in the live action tv series adventures of superman 19521958. But the scandalous and suspicious way he met his death in 1959 could not have been further removed from his role as the man of steel. In the spring of 19, helen lescher discovered that she was pregnant and married the father of the child, don brewer, later that year. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android.
Unfortunately, the marriage did not last and the brewers divorced. Feb 21, 2018 as tvs original superman, george reeves was the ultimate hero to millions of children. Of all the innumerable variations of the superman s logo or symbol used on the screen and in the comics, my favorite, as you might guess from the blog entry below, is the one used on george reeves costume on the adventures of superman tv show in the earlytomid 1950s. Jim nolt, of ephrata, will be hosting a luncheon marking the 100th anniversary of the births of george reeves, who played superman. Adventures of superman box set dvds for sale in stock ebay. Effects, characterization and stories have improved by magnitudes since then but theres still something magical about the simplicity of the original superman television series.
This is the old superman series from 19521958 with george reeves as clark kentsuperman. But a generation before, the small screen had the popular blackandwhite tv series starring george reeves. More recently, tv offered us tom welling of smallville, who had been the first tv superman since dean cain in the 90s. See more ideas about george reeves, superman, adventures of superman. Micheal keaton v christopher reeves trailer burger buzz. Find highquality george reeves superman stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Jun 14, 20 but a generation before, the small screen had the popular blackandwhite tv series starring george reeves. In fact, he plays a rather strong and emotional clark kent which is nice to see and fits the role quite well.
In the 60second commercial, reeves is joined by jack larson, who played jimmy olsen in superman. With george reeves, noel neill, john hamilton, bill kennedy. Television work change change source reeves had guest appearances in television series such as kraft television theatre 19491952, believe it or not 1950, the ford television theatre 1952, fireside theatre 1952, and i love lucy 1957 playing superman. Noel neill and george reeves on the set of the television series adventures of superman, which ran. Make offer adventures of superman complete 1st season george reeves. Jun 17, 20 the adventures of superman, with george reeves in the title role, began airing in 1952 and ran for six seasons, until 1958. Adventures of superman george reeves great scott episode 47 dec. With the summer release of man of steel, we cant help but wonder how the latest superman, played by henry cavill, stacks up against his predecessors. This is the old superman series from 19521958 with george reeves as clark kent superman. Local superfan to host luncheon honoring george reeves. Lois clark the complete first season 6 dvd box set new. George reeves superman costume up for auction superman. Jun 14, 20 with the summer release of man of steel, we cant help but wonder how the latest superman, played by henry cavill, stacks up against his predecessors. Smoky blue wool longsleeved leotard with a stitchedon red and yellow felt superman s logo on the center chest, bearing an interior western costume co.
Adventures of superman color flying scene by geezersinc. During those years, george enjoyed great fame for his portrayal of the man of steel and he was a favourite with children. In 1952, when adventures of superman was created for television, another actress, phyllis coates, was cast as lois, along with george reeves as superman. Jul 05, 2016 in 1952, when adventures of superman was created for television, another actress, phyllis coates, was cast as lois, along with george reeves as superman.
Shortly after george was born, georges mother and father seperated and later divorced. He started work in television in 1948, and in the years 1952 he was hired to play the double character of superman and clark kent in adventures of superman, the series was a success without precedent in american television and launched to fame reeves. The adventures of superman, with george reeves in the title role, began airing in 1952 and ran for six seasons, until 1958. Noel neill and george reeves on the set of the television series adventures of superman, which ran in the 1950s.
Born george keefer brewer in woolstock, iowa, to don and helen lescher brewer, his actual birth date is january 5, but when he was growing up his mother lied to him, telling him it was april 5, 1914, since this. George reeves adventures of superman companion home. A george reeves costume from adventures of superman. George reeves simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
His marker would read my beloved son superman george besselo reeves, jan. See more ideas about george reeves, adventures of superman and superman. I say one, but obsessive fans have documented how many variants were used in the. January 5, 1914 june 16, 1959 was an american actor. George reeves celebrity profile check out the latest george reeves photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes.
George reeves born george keefer brewer, january 5, 1914 june 16, 1959 was an american actor best known for his role as superman in the 1950s television program adventures of superman. Born george keefer brewer in woolstock, iowa, to don and helen lescher brewer, his actual birth date is january 5, but when he was growing up his mother lied to him, telling him it was april 5, 1914, since this would place his birth at nine months after her marriage. Jack larson and noel neill talk about the death of george reeves superman part 7 of 9 duration. George reeves superman movie posters autographs original. George reeves list of movies and tv shows tv guide.