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Destruction Inc.

  • 1942
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6.4/10
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Destruction Inc. (1942)
SuperheroActionAdventureAnimationCrimeFamilyFantasyShort

Superman versus saboteurs at the Metropolis Munitions Plant.Superman versus saboteurs at the Metropolis Munitions Plant.Superman versus saboteurs at the Metropolis Munitions Plant.

  • Directors
    • Izzy Sparber
    • Dave Fleischer
    • Dave Tendlar
  • Writers
    • Jerry Siegel
    • Joe Shuster
    • Jay Morton
  • Stars
    • Joan Alexander
    • Jackson Beck
    • Jack Mercer
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    922
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Izzy Sparber
      • Dave Fleischer
      • Dave Tendlar
    • Writers
      • Jerry Siegel
      • Joe Shuster
      • Jay Morton
    • Stars
      • Joan Alexander
      • Jackson Beck
      • Jack Mercer
    • 11User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Joan Alexander
    Joan Alexander
    • Lois Lane
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Jackson Beck
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Mercer
    Jack Mercer
    • Radio Newscaster
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Julian Noa
    • Chief Thug
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Lee Royce
    • Clark Kent
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
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    • Directors
      • Izzy Sparber
      • Dave Fleischer
      • Dave Tendlar
    • Writers
      • Jerry Siegel
      • Joe Shuster
      • Jay Morton
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    Michael_Elliott

    Superman #13

    Destruction, Inc. (1942)

    ** (out of 4)

    Set during WW2, this Superman short finds out hero trying to battle some saboteurs who plan on doing destruction at the Metropolis Munitions Works factory. This is one of the weakest shorts I've seen in the series and that's saying quite a bit since there have been several that I was disappointed in. The biggest problem here, as in previous shorts, is the story is just downright bad. It's made even worse here because of how the Superman side of things is handled and all of these leads up to some weak villains and a pretty bland and boring ending. The animation is once again the main reason for watching it because the colors are outstanding so at least you have something to look at.
    6paul_m_haakonsen

    Not too shabby...

    The 1942 short animated story "Destruction Inc." from writers Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster and Jay Morton is a pretty straight forward story. Though it was very much in tune with the other 1940s animated short stories of "Superman".

    Predictable, sure. But there was still something enjoyable and entertaining about the narrative in "Destruction Inc.", though we are really given no reason for why Lois and Clark are undercover at a munitions factory.

    The art style and animation in "Destruction Inc." is good. And it feels like the animators went a little bit out of their way to make the goons in this particular story more alive, as the animation was a bit more flexible and with more fluid motions to it.

    If you enjoy these 1940s short animated stories, then you will also like "Destruction Inc." from directors Izzy Sparber, Dave Fleischer and Dave Tendlar, of that I am certain.

    My rating of "Destruction Inc." lands on a six out of ten stars.
    7planktonrules

    You'd think the saboteurs would pick a city other than Metropolis!

    "Destruction Inc." is a very typical Superman cartoon from the WWII era. While many of the plots did NOT involve spies and the Axis Powers, many did--and this one is about saboteurs intent on destroying a defense plant. It begins with a night watchman from the local plant being murdered, so Clark goes in disguise to take the job. Of course, Lois also goes to work at the plant and she overhears the boss, Mr. Jones, talking about blowing up the place! They catch up with her after giving chase (Lois, for her part, did a great job trying to get away) and stuff her into a torpedo casing--intent on blowing her up!! However, since Clark is nearby, he springs into action and saves America, apple pie and Lois! As I mentioned above, this is all very typical. And, it might surprise you that in many of these early cartoons Superman isn't quite as invincible as he seemed later. When a load of scrap metal is dumped on him, he IS stunned and cannot quickly extricate himself. Overall, decent animation and a decent amount of action make this one worth while though it isn't especially inspired since it's so familiar.
    10Ron Oliver

    Faster Than A Speeding Locomotive

    A SUPERMAN Cartoon.

    Intrepid reporter Lois Lane discovers that DESTRUCTION INC. - a small band of murderous saboteurs - plans to destroy the Metropolis Munitions Works. Looks like a job for Superman...

    This was another in the series of 17 excellent cartoons initially created by Max Fleischer for Paramount Studio. They feature great animation and taut, fast-moving plots. Meant to be shown in movie theaters, they are miles ahead of their Saturday morning TV counterparts. Bud Collyer is the voice of Superman; Joan Alexander does the honors for Lois Lane.
    4Prismark10

    Destruction Inc.

    When a guard from the Metropolis Munitions Works factory is found dead.

    Lois Lane goes to investigate and is soon discovered by the saboteurs.

    Luckily Clark Kent has also gone in to investigate in disguise.

    Superman needs to catch the bad guys and save Lois Lane.

    Apart from Clark Kent mistaking a man as Lois. This is repetitive stuff from previous cartoons.

    It lacks care and attention. Also it lacks a lot of Superman.

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    • Goofs
      During the factory chase Lois' shirt changes from a medium tan to brown briefly.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Lois Lane: Well, Pop, Superman put an end to their little act.

      [she removes his disguise]

      Lois Lane: And this puts an end to yours, Clark Kent.

    • Connections
      Featured in First Flight: The Fleischer Superman Series (2006)

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 1942 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • YouTube - Video
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Opération Destruction
    • Production company
      • Famous Studios
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    • Runtime
      9 minutes

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