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re: Superman 3D short?

  • From: P3D Vincent G. Macek <vmacek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Subject: re: Superman 3D short?
  • Date: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 19:04:28 -0400 (EDT)
Bob Weir wrote:

<<What with the current mention of Superman, I thought I'd throw out the
following - I caught a Superman "Film Noir" short on the Sci Fi Channel
awhile ago, the "Magnetic Telescope" circa 1942.

What caught my eye was a very prominent banner on the Paramount logo
shot saying that the "Stereographic process and appratus" were patented
(2054414).

I wonder was this a true 3D piece, or something else? It seems early, and
during WWII to boot (although it seemed to be in color).>>


I'm guessing this was one of the Fleischer studios' Superman cartoons, and
the 'stereographic' they cite is a turntable apparatus with
full-dimensional model sets used as backdrops for the cel animation - quite
a striking effect.

It COULD be a 'true' 3D piece if it works with pulfritch glasses, but that
would just be a happy coincidence.

Vince Macek



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