Сlumsy Clark Kent in Daily Planet | Superman

[@kylekimmel9461]

I always liked this version of Clark Kent more than any other because it's not about the looks, it's about the personality. Clark wants nobody to know that he's Superman but wants to live his life as a regular person. So instead of altering his look, he creates a personality that's so opposite of his real self (aka Superman) that no one would ever think for one moment that Clark Kent is the Man of Steel. The glasses are just icing on the cake.

[@karakarapi7963]

i always though it was rather the opposite, that he took care to make superman too perfect and two-dimensional to be corn-fed midwestern farmboy clark kent

[@hiranom20]

@@karakarapi7963 This! Clark Kent is who he is. Superman is also Clark Kent, when he's trying to help people in ways others never could.

[@SpideyFan-onst]

I don't blame you. Everyone loves christopher reeve as clark kent.

[@ArmyVet796]

Thank you!

[@Ah-ed6ie]

I also think that is his personality Because he does say witty things as Clark when talking to Lois Etc. Plus he has been on earth since a baby. Nerves are natural but thrown out the window as superman.

[@Dohsoda]

There's a little Clark Kent in all of us. Reeve played the part perfectly.

[@kidsmolina4031]

yep, his awkwardness reminds me of me when I talk to a girl like or just get near one.

[@djmarsone5209]

Lol 😨

[@serenitybeats1677]

Im literally Clark all the time

[@brianbenfield3270]

He did. Only non-superhero fans would judge it.

[@kennethmatthewn.tabbilos1584]

And they say he's unrelatable/boring...

[@henrygarcia39]

He so perfectly plays this dorky, clumsy character that it makes me genuinely feel sympathy for him.

[@jones2277]

just my type.

[@deoxys3869]

Who else loves how adorkable Clark is in this movie?

[@brianbenfield3270]

Pretty funny. Christopher Reeve was THE Clark and Superman.

[@gmoney7723]

When you really think about it, Superman’s ability to play the part of a klutz really shows his sense of humor. LOL. He’s fully aware that he’s making a fool of himself while intentionally using his antics as Clark to divert any suspicion of his true identity.

[@AmerIndianWarrior]

Best Superman ever he looked like the comic too! Christopher Reeve you are missed!

[@carmypineda2069]

So did Margot Kidder

[@iluvcliffrichard]

I miss this guy bad. Feel so nostalgic right now. Saw this film as young kid when came out in 1978

[@dancastro4732]

Jedi Grand Master Luke Skywalker to Leia The Last Jedi "Noone's really gone." and that is true

[@bookwoman53]

If nothing else Clark was very polite, always saying excuse me & sorry.

[@cszw2987]

bookwoman53 so... Clark was a sort of a NICE GUY

[@carmypineda2069]

You’d think Superman was Canadian. Lol

[@sharoneasley9717]

@Tony there are many women that appreciate a simp. Especially, one as handsome as Clark Kent.

[@sandal_thong8631]

Polity is not the best; it's like niceness. You can be polite while firing someone without good cause to make the others do more work while you pocket the check.

[@user-ve5ln5le9y]

I was just gonna say that! The CDN roots of the comic and this movie are profound

[@NoName-jq7tj]

The dolly tracking for the first 2:07 minutes is incredible. Just a a sweeping shot with a range of emotions and characters. Brilliant.

[@Archway_Archie]

Agreed. I just love this shot. How much time and effort did it take to beautifully create a very buy news office?

[@ai6894]

Also, Christopher Reeve is the ground control voice with a Southern twang, as he was a licensed commercial pilot and professional hang glider! " _Ah, Daily Planet 'copter One; this is ground... Alright, we have Miss Lane for a ride to Metropolis Airport to meet Air Force One. It's an early flight... Ah, Roger, Planet One. You're cleared. Wind, zero-two-zero at fifteen, gusting. Altimeter two-niner-eight-niner_ ."

[@thomascruppenink4173]

Just found out the voice of the air traffic controller is Christopher Reeve. So awesome.

[@timothypruitt4578]

"Can I give you a lift to the airport?" "Not unless you can fly." Said it before and I'll say it again. Despite maybe a handful of very minor flaws this movie and the performances contain within are an absolute work of art.

[@woodyferrari1718]

Im from NYC...The helicopter crash scene was taken place at the old Daily Newspaper Building (Aka Daily Planet Building) located at 220 East 42nd St.(between 2nd & 3rd Avenue)..everything is there as it were in the movie.. even the Superman movie props in the lobby are still there..you can go inside the lobby..its free..and take pictures..So if you in NYC.. stop by...

[@koonsickgreen6272]

Christopher's geek acting is outstanding

[@nicholasr6381]

how cool I never knew that.

[@jamalnasir1975]

RIP Chris, Jackie & Margot.

[@jamalnasir1975]

love Forever fashion Jackie Cooper

[@LouTambone]

And Donner :(

[@Halfstar3]

It makes sense that Superman would be a comic genius when he's not Superman. Chris did it SO WELL.

[@reckz420]

1:41 that extra was just waiting for his cue to start walking and then made eye contact with the camera LOL

[@koolkat214]

Hey a bit late, but as a an extra, I think the reason he did that was to make sure he didn't walked into the camera operator. That happens a lot where they want us to walk towards camera, but it's very difficult to walk around on set when there are light stands and wires every where, but yes great observation.

[@spkanava]

1977

[@threglanzaldor7763]

the shots in the dark of the chopper flying towards the top of the skyscraper looked great on film on the big screen. Helps build up a sense of reality, which heightens the danger.

[@user-ve5ln5le9y]

Like the Towering Inferno

[@SuperDuperNick]

I love this idea that he acts perfectly normal as a superhero, but is clumsy as a normal man, not knowing how to act. Like, I’ve always wondered whenever he bumps into someone or something, if they would feel the impact being harder than a normal person impact, given that Clark’s body is hard (no dirty joke intended) and invulnerable. And if he hits something like a door, it would get damaged as well, whereas it would not if a normal person hit it

[@Shanethefilmmaker]

Part of how he's able to do the role as the foppish Clark Kent, is that he incorporates his powers in a different way. For example, whenever he bumps into someone. He uses his super speed and senses to anticipate any oncoming person that would bump into them. While he can't feel pain, he can feel touch and vibrations, so that if someone touches him, he can push himself back so to lessen the impact of the hit so they wouldn't know they're hitting a man of steel. In the case of doors, same thing only he can stop a door from hitting him hard enough to shatter.

[@BungieStudios]

Exactly he cushions his impact and has stated multiple times in other media that he is careful to hold back his real strength/power. He's always walking on eggshells.

[@euanuglowisdead]

There actually is a scene in the movie where Lois squeezes in front of Clark, while at the office, and then immediately turns around and gives him a look of surprise. (speaking of 'hard'). I had never noticed it myself until I watched the special features and it was pointed out by the director, who claimed that in Europe they all caught the joke, but in USA they missed it.

[@Strawbb111]

​@@euanuglowisdeadis this available on youtube? If so id love to know the name of the video so i can watch it :)

[@euanuglowisdead]

@@Strawbb111 I don't see the director commentary on youtube, I know it from the DVD special features. But the actual scene itself is in the movie, about 52 minutes in, at the first meeting with Clark. Lois shows him to his desk and he scoots behind her for a sec. Hope that helps!

[@eremlic17]

As a kid, this was a memory welded in my life. So much nostalgia...

[@h-e-acc]

I love it. This is what Snyder doesn’t get about the character. When Kal-El is Superman, he’s the ultimate American Boy Scout. When he’s Clark Kent, he’s the ultimate geek. He’s not supposed to be nihilist and angtsy. Those are some of Batman’s character traits.

[@jakedrago7805]

When I first saw this as a kid I had no idea he was Superman till I saw him change . The disguise was uncanny

[@popeye4392]

How the hell could you not know?

[@BadulaJohnson]

1:50 "Ah Going down?" "Going up up UP!" 😂

[@aminingjatt007fromtechsupp4]

The first 2min and 7 sec was one entire shot which for 1978 is unbelievable seeing how big and bulky the cameras were

[@ForceMaximus84]

That’s Christopher Reeve himself voicing the helicopter pilot!

[@mikegallant811]

ForceMaximus84 Actually Mr. Donner voiced the pilot who was during and after the crash played by Mr. Colin Skeaping. Chris Reeve voiced the other guy,the Controller.

[@SJHFoto]

That's a cool fun fact!

[@dan2007kohn]

He also overdubbed his voice over the actor who played him as a teenager

[@georgewerner6404]

Christopher Reeve doing his best air-traffic controller at 2:07. :)

[@carmypineda2069]

Omg I never noticed his voice there. Thank you for pointing that out

[@spkanava]

1977

[@DJWolfie_MegaMixer]

RIP TO MARLON BRANDO, CHRISTOPHER REEVERS, MARGOT KIDDER AND JACKIE COOPER. The perfect Jor - El. Clark/Superman, Lois and Mr. White. There was only one great Superman cast. And this is it

[@AaaBbb-ff1pn]

i love how he correct lois misstype everytime when she start to braggin :D

[@MrGetBad4u]

"Not unless you can flyyyy" lol little that she knew! :)

[@azurerainbow4637]

Jackie Cooper was good for the role of Daily Planet editor in Superman:The Movie starring Christopher Reeve & the 3 sequels later on.

[@azurerainbow4637]

Yes,Jackie Cooper earned the role of Daily Planet Editor Perry White in Superman:The Movie and its 3 sequels.

[@Halfstar3]

Reeve + Kidder = chemistry.

[@MMAfighter38113]

Still cant believe Margot’s gone.

[@annamcuthbert3993]

i know sad

[@sirclassicalhou3650]

Yeah, though we'll always remember Margot for how she nailed the sassy and confident personality that Lois Lane is often known for.

[@MMAfighter38113]

@@sirclassicalhou3650 we do

[@sirclassicalhou3650]

@@MMAfighter38113 Aww, thank you.

[@MMAfighter38113]

@@sirclassicalhou3650 👊👊

[@ashtonbullock]

That was the voice of Christopher Reeve on the radio transmissions between the helicopter and air traffic control.

[@deborahhanna6640]

Never realized before! I am floored! Went back just to listen & you're right it is unmistakable! How is this not widely known?

[@sirvivor-tu2uo]

True same goes for the scene when he saves the plane which was struck by lightning he voiced the transmissions

[@ashtonbullock]

@@sirvivor-tu2uo That's right. I forgot that he voiced the Air Force One transmissions too.

[@TheApex-560]

This is the best Clark Kent/Superman. Thank you Christopher Reeve.

[@evaraftopoulos3723]

You know how many people's hearts in pain they don't understand ,Christopher reeve is my love my hero my kinda guy from the 70's everyday love him.love his blue perfect all American eyes doesn't get sharper can it... ?I'm Greek from astoria?!!homeless..my hero flies!

[@jamesarmstrong9042]

EVEN 43 YRS LATER NEVER GETS BORING

[@TEDSHOTTHAT]

This was theeee best part of the movie seeing him perfrom for the first time as superman

[@dancastro4732]

That scene when the chopper is en route to pick Lois up and you see the World Trade Center chokes me up big time

[@joshuakline1435]

The World Trade Center Was only 4 years old when they filmed the NYC Shots in 1977

[@1sotrue]

@@joshuakline1435 incredible.. I'm a New Yorker still feel the loss

[@mkaplan1383]

The world wouldn't have a care for a clumsy worm. That's why this works well with Ka-El. No one suspects that there's more going on with Clark.

[@davemckay4359]

The office scenes are so comfortable

[@averagewhovian]

Thank you for this 😁

[@euanuglowisdead]

"going down?" "going UP UP UP " (and away)

[@ClarksCreek]

Even as a fan who prefers Clark being who Kal-El really is and #Superman being the disguise, the way in which Christopher Reeve put on the Clark clumsy, timid, awkward act is still so entertaining to me.

[@pauljohnson6019]

Clumsy for a Superman, that's ironic!

[@alexius23]

Ah, the days when newspapers had huge newsrooms & could afford their own helicopter....

[@petersmithyy4556]

It's amazing how he just transforms between the two characters.

[@alosim1541]

Wow I never noticed that entire scene was a single uncut shot

[@jeffh06]

Christopher reeve did excellent playing in both as Clumsy Clark in the dorky politely nice is his disguise which is funny to blend in the crowd, and when changes to the man of steel is his actual true self as gets serious and manly as patrol unlike in the geek outfit😂

[@stasiuwong]

In this clip, somehow Margot's walk and talk reminds me of Carrie Fisher. Maybe it's just the 70's style of filmmaking coming through in her performance. I miss Margot and Carrie.😔

[@peacefulsuperman8302]

That's me on so many levels!

[@jackflores8815]

B

[@TheMidge682]

Going up, up, UP!

[@migovas1483]

he was adorable as Clark Kent, seriously, completely different body language and vibes..

[@fionating3389]

all superman fans will be very sad Margot kidder pass away early this years

[@CKM-gf3ik]

I love that coke machine in the little waiting room, I remember those from when I was a kid, you put in a quarter and then opened the little refrigerator door and took out a bottle of coke. This was from 78' so those machines were already going out of style by then.

[@undeadnightorc]

Me IRL: "Hi!" (gets completely ignored)

[@greenonions7492]

I hate the feeling I get when this happens. 😐

[@coffeeaddictexpress5038]

Seeing this after Kobe 😞

[@1sotrue]

Oh wow.. Watching this scene just a childhood memory... Can't imagine what the passengers were going thru in their heads when the chopper was going down.. We need a Superman for sure

[@ahmadalramadhan634]

You see every one super man is more warm hearted in this movie not just super strong like the new super man movies

[@ZenegaStudiosPostagens]

People hate and mistreat Clark Kent for no reason at all 🙁

[@tenhirankei]

Something that puzzles me about this scene. OK, I don't know much about flying a helicopter, but shouldn't an experienced pilot immediately landed on realizing their problem? Or could he not land it? He looks like he's fighting to take off in spite of the cable trapping the helicopter.

[@santiagocano2093]

"Um Clark ladies "-Lois Lane.

[@787Speedbrakes]

The Bill quote from Kill Bill 2 on why Superman was the best hero - because he really was a superhero and his alter-ego was Clark Kent, always reminds me of this scene.

[@afriend9428]

*LOL Clark Kent is a real Clutz and Superman is just super cool!* 😂 ⭐️ 😎

[@natalieps2387]

Why was there so much more footage just for tv? That is annoying that it isnt in the film bc everything from then is gold. Maybe tv deals b4 rentals were a huge deal? The salkans were a weird duo they threw tons of at the time big money at people then would get very cheap. Like they payed then very new director donner a million bucks which is a lot of money in 19765 when they contacted him & brando got 3.4 million plus 10 % of the gross ( that's the best thing to get are the points off the back end & why the salkans didnt want brando for the 2nd film. They tried to be shifty & pay him for one film when they did two . Lois was so mean to clarke when he is just as built & good looking as superman. It's the attitude I guess. That's reeve doing the voice of the air plane guy over the transmission.

[@sandal_thong8631]

Superman has never caught anyone falling before. So Lois hits his arms like a couple steel beams. RIP. Just like Spider-Man trying to save Gwen Stacey by webbing her foot and her neck snaps with the force of the catch.

[@user-gy3vi1lt5n]

I love him in every universe

[@frankieclayton9303]

Best ever!!

[@nathancruz9172]

2:06-2:12 I still have this on blu ray disc from Superman the movie 3 hours cut.

[@alcortez1261]

he's almost as tall as that elevator door.

[@ashtonbullock]

Christopher Reeve was 6'4". So the elevator had to be about 7' for him to clear it without hitting his head.

[@jasonswift7098]

Reeve was 6'4' the current superman Henry Cavill is 6'2"

[@daveofsteel5246]

@@jasonswift7098 Henry is 6'1 Brandon is 6'2(almost6'3 with Superman boots) Reeve was 6'4 on the button.. Tyler Hauclin(can't spell his name) is 6'0 or little under

[@jasonswift7098]

@@daveofsteel5246 brandon ruth is 6'4" so was Reeve the the best superman is Henry Cavill at 6'2" and 100kg (220lbs) fact.

[@daveofsteel5246]

@@jasonswift7098 Ok friend,have a good day

[@cherryngatai6815]

I Can't believe that I grow up seeing this movie and had a Crush on Superman at the Same time Rip in peace both of them Christopher Reeves and Jackie Cooper!

[@DennisKovacich]

CHERRY NGATAI maori girl kiwi NZL, it’s Christopher Reeve with no s. George Reeves played Superman in the 1950s TV series.

[@hujan1744]

WAIT that Daily Planet scene was one take

[@alew1133]

days before the Internet

[@Superman-ug4rf]

Clark Kent กี่โมงจะไปรับ 024 12 นาเดียว่าเจอกันนะคะ

[@rondinelesilva1253]

scene Very cool awesome

[@logandarklighter]

That newsroom. All those typewriters... And not a single computer monitor in sight.

[@santiagocano2093]

"Wake up and Help Help " -Lois Lane.

[@amarawinchester963]

If Clark wasn’t Superman, life would have been harder 🤣

[@ShahidKhan-ke8fe]

the panicking members of the public never looked genuine in the superman films. They seemed terrified but very keen to see what was happening and staying right near the danger. If it was done in 2022, they would be filming everything on their phones.

[@stephanienewbern769]

Would love to see a prequel movie or series of Lex Luthor, same as Joker.

[@grahamgallick2928]

Ohhh. .. trying to get on the elevator? I just wanted to hug him

[@spkanava]

Teräsmiehet 1978

[@dancastro4732]

I see the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Washington Bridges

[@lennyharrington7226]

@1:42 the guy on right looks at the camera

[@keniavanessasalinasgonzale5790]

There's no Z in "brassiere" 😅

[@MarieC-iammariceetw3]

Clumsy but sweet

[@forbiddencolor]

Christopher Reeve did this perfectly, I just hate how other Superman writers have taken this idea and essentially parodied it, making him act like a clown dropping things and slipping on banana peels. Reeve's Clark is a little clumsy, but he still feels like a real person. He plays it more like an out of town guy who can't quite adjust to the fast-paced environment of an urban setting. Him missing elevator or getting doors slammed in his face is not an act. Those are things that are actually happening to him out of his control.

[@michaelkingon7154]

Oh Clark.......ladies!!

[@chrisdeep8417]

Looks like ladies rooms back then came with comfy chairs as standard. Health and safety standards not so great though.

[@bonnie3447]

Clark Kent these days is cooler than superman.

[@benjaminlucas1635]

Never understood why Clark had to be so dimwitted unless he was being that way on purpose.

[@Expressionlesscorpse]

On purpose

[@akshayg3363]

Probably that of an alien trying to fit into a crowded human city

[@socksincrocks4421]

Reeve is the voice over the helicopter radio...

[@MarkPrice-e2s]

Going down? Going up up up 1:50

[@sarahlight956]

I'll remember😊never take a helicopter in my life😊yes I see honey; her hat and her dress...😊

[@ThalesPo]

Where can I download this 3 hour version?

[@evaraftopoulos3723]

That's why I'm still single superman zoo hot i glow left all the men lonely when I was4or 5 years old in 1978 Astoria is Greece rules.....right.....

[@evaraftopoulos3723]

Mark Johan that helicopter scene save lois lane fix where's mark Johansson to fix the helicopter ropes ?didn't know that was only 4 or 5 when it came out mark show me your step g white chest mmhxu nice brown eyes clean brown hair...mmhxu be my superman zoo lovesick sister evangel .raftopoulos this is an old one today I'm 45years old I think he's married I can get over mark

[@Rigbybestie1510]

What language is this???

[@Steveman27]

Women can be single, yet still have sex lives with men anyway.

[@三昧]

スーパーマンはアメリカンヒーロー。やはり同年の今は亡きクリスファーリーブ以外にスーパーマンは考えられません。チョット残念なのは女子トイレからエレベーターに行く途中でエキストラが瞬間、カメラ目線が残念です。 この時代、いろんなアメリカンヒーローの映画が出てきますが、バットマンでもなけりゃスパイダーマンでもない。真のヒーローはクリストファー・リーブが最高。

[@davedee7521]

Lois was the first reporter there when the helicopter was hanging off the building.

[@garywilson-fm8xe]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😅😅😮😮😢😢😂😂 superman I love it and I'm having his features amen cool thanks I'm Gary kent

[@SimonFerocius]

Hi, my name is Clark Kent, people know me because I'm extremely polite and rarely late, I also enjoy butter and a couple of slacks...

[@junc918]

Two min long shot, how to make it ?

[@Superman-ug4rf]

Clark Kent love your นาเดียร์เป็นดาราญี่ปุ่นแล้วค่ะชอบวิดีโอ Clark Kent เลิกแฟนของ Lois Lane

[@alfonsosoriano171]

They don't have computer? How could they send emails?

[@carerforever2118]

Nope, no computers in those days, just had to get someone to deliver urgent message in person or send a letter by post.

[@edenleave2054]

Seriously pilot just turn off the helicopter