Japanilaiset (Short 1942)
40KJapanilaiset (Short 1942). Japanilaiset: Directed by Seymour Kneitel, Dave Fleischer, Myron Waldman. With Joan Alexander, Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Sam Parker. Superman vs. Japanese spies hijacking a new super-bomber.
“Artistry can go out the window when propaganda comes in the door. Here we have a plot that could be used in any setting. Because we recently were attacked by Japan and made to enter the war, the villains are the Japanese. They are portrayed with slanted eyes and big grins (of course, the must have been laughing at us through the whole war). Anyway, instead of fighting crazy scientists and extra-terrestrials, the Mand of Steel is faced with the yellow horde, smiling and attacking at will. We know who will get the better of this. One issue that would have to be dealt with, considering the world of these cartoons. If the U.S. had a weapon like Superman, would any force be able to attack anyone. Our boy is straight shooter could be the ultimate defensive weapon. Interesting.”
