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| | Overview of Superman Portrayals |
 | | Kirk Alyn, of the 'Superman' serials, was the ideal 'leading man' for low-budget studio productions...Handsome, forceful, not an overpowering thespian, but able to strike poses, handle frequent fight scenes, and appeal to the 'action-oriented' crowd who thrived on Saturday matinees. |
 | | Patterned more after Bud Collyer's portrayal than Alyn's, Reeves would occasionally turn to the camera, smile, and wink, reminding audiences that they were privy to secrets the cast would never know! |
 | | Many Superman 'purists' have faulted his tough, heroic portrayal as 'Clark Kent', saying it was far too close to his 'Superman'...but that was a necessary evil of a limited budget TV series. |
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