Tag Archives: Superman

Sinister Cinema: Superman Live

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Don

Autograph Hound Super-Sunday once more, and from his extensive files of John Hancocks stacked on top of John Hancocks, Brian Leno sends in Kirk Alyn — the first actor to portray Superman in live action. Brian noted, “Am enjoying the … Continue reading →

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Hammett: “The Diamond Wager”

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Don

It’s been over two years since Terry Zobeck did a quick run-through of how many Hammett stories had seen print, that far, preparing himself to dive in to check on editorial meddling by Frederic Dannay. Of all the stories then … Continue reading →

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Sinister Cinema: Jackie Cooper

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Don

I noticed that on May 3 Jackie Cooper passed on — thanks to the Hammett tour and dumb luck, I got to meet him one time. The year was 1982. I was back on the Jim Eason program on KGO radio — … Continue reading →

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