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Superman and the Mole Men

Name: Superman and the Mole Men
Director: Lee Sholem
Genre: action, adventure, mystery
Released: 1951-07-19
Duration: 1 hr 38 min
Rating: 5
Cast: George Reeves, J. Farrell MacDonald, Jeff Corey, Phyllis Coates, Walter Reed

1951 1 hr 38 min PG DC Comics Extended Universe

5/10 CMDB Rating

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Superman and the Mole Men Storyline

Superman and the Mole Men is a comic book screen adaptation directed by Lee Sholem and released on 23 November 1951 by Lippert Pictures. It sits in that wonderfully chaotic space where capes, monsters, masks, mutations and studio decision-making all collide.

Whether it landed as a fan favourite, a cult curiosity or a “well, that happened” entry, it remains part of the bigger comic movie timeline — and around here, that means it gets a seat at the table. Possibly the wobbly one near the back, but still.

Superman and the Mole Men Director Lee Sholem

Superman and the Mole Men Release date 23/11/1951

Genres

action adventure mystery

Superman and the Mole Men Content rating PG

Superman and the Mole Men Duration 1 hr 38 min

Last Updated 10/05/2025

Cast

George Reeves J. Farrell MacDonald Jeff Corey Phyllis Coates Walter Reed

Cast of Superman and the Mole Men

George Reeves

J. Farrell MacDonald

Jeff Corey

Phyllis Coates

Walter Reed

Superman and the Mole Men Review - 5/10 Rating

Superman and the Mole Men is one of those comic book adaptations that reminds you the genre has never been one simple thing. Directed by Lee Sholem, it brings its own mix of spectacle, character drama, questionable choices and moments that make fans either cheer, groan, or quietly check whether the sequel did it better.

The strongest parts usually come when the film commits to its central idea instead of apologising for being based on comics. When the characters feel bold, strange or sincere, the material works. When it gets too tangled in studio notes, tonal whiplash or franchise homework, you can practically hear the spreadsheet breathing behind the camera.

Still, that is part of the fun. Comic book movies are messy little beasts, and Superman and the Mole Men has enough personality, legacy or pure oddball energy to deserve a proper spot in the database. It may not be perfect, but perfection is overrated. Capes are already ridiculous. We signed the waiver years ago.

Superman and the Mole Men Trivia

Did You Know?

Superman and the Mole Men was directed by Lee Sholem.
The film/series was released on 23 November 1951.
It was produced or distributed by Lippert Pictures.
Key cast members include George Reeves, Phyllis Coates, Jeff Corey.
It forms part of the wider history of comic book adaptations on screen.
Like many comic adaptations, it balances fan expectations with mainstream audience appeal.
The project helped shape how later comic book stories were presented on film or television.
Its legacy is often discussed through a mix of nostalgia, franchise context and fan debate.
The title remains a useful snapshot of where the genre was at the time.
Most importantly, it proves comic book movies were never just capes and punching. Sometimes they were capes, punching and deeply questionable boardroom confidence.