_LOIS AND CLARK_
The New Adventures of Superman
"I'm Looking Through You"
EPISODE THREE
Prod. #455347-003
Written by: Deborah Joy LeVine
_CAST_
CLARK KENT\SUPERMAN
LOIS LANE
PERRY WHITE
JIMMY OLSEN
CAT GRANT
LEX LUTHOR
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JONATHAN KENT
MARTHA KENT
ASABI
HENRY BARNES
ALAN MORRIS
HELENE MORRIS
EDUARDO FRIEZ
MURRAY BROWN
LINDA MONTOYA
DETECTIVE BURKE *
DEPUTY MAYOR OLD MAN
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES FAKE INVISIBLE MAN
MATRONLY WOMAN FIRST CRIMINAL
FIRST WOMAN
DEBUTANTE
_LOCATIONS_
_INTERIORS_: _EXTERIORS_:
DAILY PLANET METROPOLIS SQUARE
The Pit
Conference Room MORRIS HOUSE
CLARK'S APARTMENT *
LOIS' APARTMENT METROPOLIS STREET
Living Room
Bedroom CLARK'S APARTMENT ROOFTOP
Hallway (outside)
FORT METROPOLIS
MORRIS HOUSE
Basement Laboratory PHOSPOROUS
VAN WYCK JEWELERS
HOUSE OF RARE COINS
LEX LUTHOR'S PENTHOUSE *
KENT'S LIVING ROOM
ABANDONED WAREHOUSE
FORT METROPOLIS
Corridor
Vault
_TEASER_
FADE IN:
1 EXT. METROPOLIS SQUARE - MORNING - (DAY ONE) 1
A crowd has gathered in front of the Daily Planet to witness
the MAYOR's presentation of the Key To The City to Metropolis'
newest celebrity. Dignitaries and past recipients of the Key
(including LEX LUTHOR) are on a specially-made platform. In
the crowd, we recognize some of our Daily Planet Staff: PERRY,
JIMMY, CAT and LOIS.
2 CONCESSION STANDS 2
line the street selling Superman T-shirts and toys, wind-up
dolls with bobbing heads, etc. Two tourists pose with a life-
sized cut-out of Superman. One thing is clear: "Supermania"
has hit Metropolis.
3 IN THE SKY 3
Above the crowd, _SUPERMAN FLIES DOWN AND LANDS ON THE PLATFORM_.
As the mob goes crazy, Superman turns to pay his respects to
the men and women on the platform, shaking each of their hands.
When he comes face to face with Luthor he hesitates, but it is
Luthor who takes Superman's hand in a firm shake, publicly
displaying none of the immense displeasure he feels in having
to do so.
4 ON THE STREET 4
Lois strains to get a look at her hero. She pushes her way up
to the front, shouts above the din.
LOIS
Superman! Superman, it's me!
Lois Lane!
She's unable to get his attention, relegated to just another
admirer in the crowd.
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takes the microphone. Superman stands by his side, very
uncomfortable in his proximity to the man he knows to be the
personification of evil. Luthor is all smiles and sincerity.
(CONTINUED)
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LUTHOR
Ladies and gentlemen, good
citizens of Metropolis, let us
all welcome Superman to our fair
city.
(applause)
He came to us a stranger, but his
good deeds have not gone
unnoticed. As last year's
recipient of the Key To The City,
I am honored to pass it on to our
newfound friend.
(beat)
Madam Mayor, if you please.
Lex Luthor removes the Key To The City from around his neck and
hands it to...
6 THE MAYOR 6
A Black Woman in her early sixties, who now takes the
microphone.
MAYOR
We take pride in proclaiming this
day, Superman Day, and offering
you the Key To The City.
The Mayor puts the Key around Superman's neck and the crowd
erupts in APPLAUSE. All encourage a speech from him and
Superman shyly steps up to the microphone.
SUPERMAN
I..
Photographers, Jimmy included, rush the stage to get a picture.
A blast of flash bulbs invades from every angle.
SUPERMAN (Cont'd)
... you've made me feel very
welcome here and...
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stops for a moment, looks around, taking in the Barkers at the
concession stands, the Kids in Superman capes. He suddenly
feels very uncomfortable and very... _visible_.
SUPERMAN
Thank you.
Superman quickly turns from the crowd back to the Mayor.
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LUTHOR
Ladies and gentlemen, good
citizens of Metropolis, let us
all welcome Superman to our fair
city!.
(applause)
He came to us a stranger, but his
good deeds have not gone
unnoticed. As last year's
recipient of the Key To The City,
I an honored to pass it on to our
newfound friend.
(beat)
Madam Deputy Mayor, if you (X)
please.
Lex Luthor removes the Key To The City from around his neck and
hands it to...
6 THE DEPUTY MAYOR 6
A Black Woman in her early sixties, who now takes the
microphone.
DEPUTY MAYOR (X)
We take pride in proclaiming this
day, Superman Day, and offering
you the Key To The City.
The Deputy Mayor puts the Key around Superman's neck and the (X)
crowd erupts in APPLAUSE. All encourage a speech from him and
Superman shyly steps up to the microphone.
SUPERMAN
I...
Photographers, Jimmy included, rush the stage to get a picture.
A blast of flash bulbs invades from every angle.
SUPERMAN (Cont'd)
... you've made me feel very
welcome here and...
7 SUPERMAN
stops for a moment, looks around, taking in the Barkers at the
concession stands, the Kids in Superman capes. He suddenly
feels very uncomfortable and very... _visible_.
SUPERMAN
Thank you.
(CONTINUED)
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Superman quickly turns from the crowd back to the Deputy Mayor. (X)
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8 LEX LUTHOR
leaves the stage and walks toward his limo. ASABI stands at
the ready to open the door for him. Luthor takes one more look
toward the stage, no longer bothering to mask the hatred he
feels for the Man of Steel.
LUTHOR
His time will come soon enough.
ASABI
To the penthouse, sir?
LUTHOR
No. The airport, Asabi. I'm in
the mood for a little sport.
ASABI
(pause)
Kenya? The leopard ranch?
LUTHOR
No. Something a bit more... cold
blooded.
ASABI
The Everglades.
LUTHOR
Yes. Just what the bootmaker (X)
ordered.
As he slips into the limo and Asabi closes the door we're...
9 BACK TO THE CROWD 9
Lois is still trying to get Superman's attention, but to no
avail.
10 AS THE MOB CROWDS THE STAGE 10
Superman slips away, turns a corner. A beat later he hears
something... something disturbing ... something coming after
him. He ducks behind the nearest door, walks inside an
abandoned storefront, but seconds later the door bursts open
behind him. He turns, his eyes wide with fear. He looks up
for an exit, but the ceiling is low and there are no windows.
The "thing" is getting closer now. What could it be? What
could scare Superman? An alien from another planet? A pre-
historic monster from another era? A terrorist with a rocket
launcher? Nope. It's the...
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Fifty or more wild teenage girls surge toward him, kissing him,
ripping his cape. Superman, enveloped, tries to hold them at
bay, but even he's unable to repel the dreaded assault as we...
FADE OUT:
_END OF TEASER_
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_ACT ONE_
FADE IN:
12 INT. DAILY PLANET CONFERENCE ROOM - DAY - (DAY ONE) 12
The troops, including Perry, Lois, CLARK, and EDUARDO FRIEZ
assemble for the early morning staff meeting. Lois is in her
own world, staring dreamily into space. Cat, wearing a micro-
mini skirt, passes by Clark, then swivels on her heel, sits on
his lap, and kisses him full on the mouth. When she
finishes...
CAT
'Morning, hot cakes.
Clark is left momentarily speechless as Cat sashays to sit at
the other end of the table. Jimmy rushes into the conference
room to ask Clark a question.
JIMMY
Hey, C.K., about that book you
lent me on Robert Capa... C.K.?
LOIS
(re: his silence)
What's the matter? Cat got your
tongue?
Perry's voice calls the meeting to order.
PERRY
Okay, boys and girls, let's get
started.
(calling out)
Clark!
CLARK
Right here, sir.
PERRY
Oh, sorry, Kent, didn't see you.
I take it you and Lois are on the
Superman-Gets-Key-To-City story.
LOIS
(halfheartedly)
Yeah. On it.
CLARK
(leaning in to her)
Bored with Superman already,
Lois?
(CONTINUED)
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_ACT ONE_
FADE IN:
12 INT. DAILY PLANET CONFERENCE ROOM - DAY - (DAY ONE) 12
The troops, including Lois, CLARK, and EDUARDO FRIEZ assemble (X)
for the early morning staff meeting. Lois is in her own world,
staring dreamily into space. Cat, wearing a micro-mini skirt,
passes by Clark, then swivels on her heel, sits on his lap, and
kisses him full on the mouth. When she finishes...
CAT
'Morning, hot cakes.
Clark is left momentarily speechless as Cat sashays to sit at
the other end of the table. Jimmy rushes into the conference
room to ask Clark a question.
JIMMY
Hey, C.K., about that book you
lent me on Robert Capa... C.K.?
LOIS
(re: his silence)
What's the matter? Cat got your
tongue
Perry enters, calls the meeting to order. (X)
PERRY
Okay, boys and girls, let's get
started.
(calling out)
Clark!
CLARK
Right here, sir.
PERRY
Oh, sorry, Kent, didn't see you.
I take it you and Lois are on the
Superman-Gets-Key-To-City story.
LOIS
(halfheartedly)
Yeah. On it.
CLARK
(leaning in to her)
Bored with Superman already,
Lois?
(CONTINUED)
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LOIS
(miserable)
I was right in front of him... he
didn't even _notice_ me.
CAT
Nothing to notice.
JIMMY
Hey, anybody get a load of
today's 'National Whisper?'
Jimmy throws the tabloid on the table.
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A picture of one hundred dollar bills _FLOATING IN MID-AIR_ with
the headline: INVISIBLE ROBIN HOOD STRIKES AGAIN!!!
JIMMY (CONT'D)
It's really smooth. This
invisible guy breaks into the
safe of the city's most notorious
slumlord, takes the money, then
hands it out to the tenants in
one of his buildings.
Lois picks up the paper and gives Jimmy a look.
LOIS
Did you happen to notice the
headline next to it?
(reading)
'Benjamin Franklin is alive and
living in my electric blender?'
PERRY
Cat... anything on the arrest of
Councilman Stern last night?
CAT
Let's just say, the man was _not_
cruising Sunrise Boulevard
looking for a fourth for bridge.
I'm on my way to a house of ill
repute to interview the lady in
question.
LOIS
Aren't those also known as 'Cat
Houses'?
(CONTINUED)
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12 CONTINUED: 12
LOIS
(miserable)
I was right in front of him... he
didn't even notice me.
CAT
Nothing to notice
JIMMY
Hey, anybody get a load of
today's 'National Whisper'?
Jimmy throws the tabloid on the table.
PERRY
Jimmy, don't bring that trash in
here. Sorry excuse for a
newspaper.
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A picture of one hundred dollar bills FLOATING IN MID-AIR with
the headline: INVISIBLE ROBIN HOOD STRIKES AGAIN!!!
JIMMY
But Chief, it's really smooth.
This invisible guy breaks into
the safe of the city's most
notorious slumlord, ttakes
the money, then hands it out to the
tenants in one of his buildings.
Lois picks up the paper and gives Jimmy a look.
LOIS
Did you happen to notice the
headline next to it?
(reading)
Benjamin Franklin is alive and
living in my electric blender?
PERRY
All right everybody, settle down. (X)
Cat... anything on the arrest on
Councilman Addis last night?
CAT
Let's just say, the man was not
cruising Sunrise Boulevard
looking for a fourth for bridge
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
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CAT (CONT'D)
I'm on my way to a house of ill
repute to interview the lady in
question.
LOIS
Aren't those also known as 'Cat
Houses'?
(CONTINUED)
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CAT
What a coincidence.
PERRY
Friez -- are you following up on
the escape of that armed robber
from the State Penitentiary,
what's his name?
FRIEZ
Barnes. Big manhunt started last
night. They think he may be
headed for Metropolis. Wanted
posters go up today.
14 CU - WANTED POSTER ON TABLE IN FRONT OF FRIEZ 14
A photograph of Henry Barnes, thirties, wicked smile, shark-
like stare.
PERRY
What's everybody sitting around
for? We've got a...
JIMMY
Newspaper to run.
As they begin to disperse, Perry grabs Jimmy's arm.
PERRY
Jimmy, let me give you a little
advice. Don't ever run with
scissors, and don't ever...
JIMMY
... finish your sentences. Got
it Chief.
PERRY
Good.
Jimmy follows after the rest of the troops as we go to:
15 INT. DAILY PLANET - THE PIT - DAY 15
Lois, Clark and Jimmy are at their respective desks, on their
respective computers when a man (MURRAY BROWN), approaches
Lois' desk. Murray is an old-style Hollywood agent, oozing
with sleaze.
(CONTINUED)
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15 CONTINUED: 15
MURRAY
Lois Lane? Murray Brown,
Galactic Talent Agency. I'm
looking for the big guy, the
Superman. I figure 'cause you
wrote those articles you might
know where I could find him.
LOIS
Well, you figured wrong.
MURRAY
I'll leave my card just in case.
Lois picks up the card, dryly turns to him.
LOIS
You're a talent agent?
MURRAY
Artists' representative.
LOIS
And you want to represent
Superman?
MURRAY
Let me tell you something,
cookie. Those buns of steel are
money in the bank.
Lois shakes her head in disgust when...
JIMMY (O.S.)
Lois! C.K.! Look at this!
Lois and Clark join Jimmy in front of the television monitor in
the pit. Other staff members crowd around.
16 ON THE TUBE - INT. TV STATION 16
A TV reporter.
LINDA MONTOYA
If you're _not_ seeing what I'm
seeing, then you're witnessing a
miracle. Captured on amateur
home video this morning, a
catering truck, loaded with fancy
treats for a political fund-
raiser, was high-jacked by the
'Invisible Man.'
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17 ON THE STATION MONITOR - A HOME VIDEO TAPE 17
showing a catering truck stopped at a stop light when the
driver's side door opens and the driver is ejected. The
catering truck then drives off sans anyone at the wheel,
leaving the astonished driver to stare after it.
18 BACK TO TV NEWS STATION 18
LINDA MONTOYA
That truck ended up at the fourth
street shelter here in downtown
Metropolis, where homeless
families feasted on goose liver
pate' and cold lobster salad.
Many thanks to the Invisible Man!
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A newsroom worker tries to hand Lois a note, but she's glued to
the tube. Jimmy takes it, opens and reads.
JIMMY
Lois...
LOIS
One sec, Jimmy.
20 ON THE TUBE 20
LINDA MONTOYA
No one, as yet, has any clue to
this unexplained phenomenon. Is
it real? Is it an illusion? All
we can do is wait and 'see.' For
LexLu Communications, this is
Linda Montoya.
21 JIMMY, LOIS AND CLARK 21
JIMMY
Lois...
LOIS
What is it?
JIMMY
The Invisible Man's wife wants to
talk to you.
LOIS
Very funny.
(CONTINUED)
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(X)
17 ON THE STATION MONITOR - A HOME VIDEO TAPE 17
showing a catering truck stopped at a stop light when the
driver's side door opens and the driver is ejected. The
catering truck then drives off sans anyone at the wheel,
leaving the astonished driver to stare after it.
18 BACK TO TV NEWS STATION 18
LINDA MONTOYA
That truck-ended up at the fourth
street shelter here in downtown
Metropolis, where homeless
families feasted on goose liver
pate' and cold lobster salad.
Many thanks to the Invisible Man!
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A woman (HELENE MORRIS) has entered the pit and stands beside
the threesome. She tries to get Lois' attention.
HELENE
Excuse me, Ms. Lane?
LOIS
(distracted)
One sec.
20 ON THE TUBE 20
LINDA MONTOYA
No one, as yet, has any clue to
this unexplained phenomenon. Is
it real? Is it an illusion? All
we can do is wait and 'see.' For
LexCom News, this is Linda
Montoya.
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Lois now turns toward the woman.
LOIS
Yes, can I help you?
(CONTINUED)
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JIMMY
I'm serious.
(scanning the letter)
You spoke at her women's group
last October. 'The Weaker Sex,
Fact or Fiction' -- made quite an
impression on her.
(beat)
She's here.
LOIS
What?
JIMMY
Waiting in the conference room.
CLARK
Let's check it out.
LOIS
Why are _you_ so interested?
CLARK
Let's just say, I'm fascinated
with the paranormal.
LOIS
Why doesn't that surprise me?
JIMMY
Go on, Lo. Might turn into
something.
LOIS
(shrugging)
Okay, I've got ten minutes to
kill. Who knows? Maybe she can
also introduce us to Casper the
Friendly Ghost.
They move toward the conference room as we...
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22 INT. CONFERENCE ROOM - DAY 22
HELENE (O.S.)
But I'm telling you the truth.
My husband _is_ invisible.
PULL BACK to reveal Lois and Clark facing HELENE MORRIS, a
plain woman in her early fifties.
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HELENE
You spoke at my women's group
last October. 'The Weaker Sex,
Fact or Fiction' -- it was a
terrific speech, and...
LOIS
Thank you, but if you'll excuse
me...
HELENE
I'd like to talk to you for a
minute. You see, my husband's
disappeared, and...
LOIS
Try missing persons. First
floor.
HELENE
No, he's _really_ disappeared. I'm
the Invisible Man's _wife_.
Helen points to the TV screen.
LOIS
(humoring her)
Would you mind waiting in the
conference room? Jimmy?
Jimmy escorts her away as Clark excitedly turns to Lois.
CLARK
Come on. Let's talk to her.
LOIS
Why are _you_ so interested?
CLARK
Uh... I'm fascinated with the
paranormal.
LOIS
Why doesn't that surprise me?
(beat)
Okay, I've got ten minutes to
kill. Who knows? Maybe she can
also introduce us to Casper the
Friendly Ghost.
They move toward the conference room as we...
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22 INT. CONFERENCE ROOM - DAY 22
HELENE (O.S.)
But, I'm telling you the truth.
My husband _is_ invisible.
Lois and Clark face Helene across the table. (X)
(CONTINUED)
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Lois picks up a photograph on the table of the Morrises on
their wedding day, then hands the picture to Clark who studies
the man's face.
23 CU - ALAN MORRIS 23
A small-statured, book-wormy type.
24 LOIS 24
LOIS
Mrs. Morris...
HELENE
Helene, please.
LOIS
Helene, what makes you think your
husband's invisible?
HELENE
I saw him. Or rather, I _didn't_
see him leave.
CLARK
When was the last time you _did_
see him?
HELENE
In the flesh?
Lois rolls her eyes, takes a sip of coffee.
HELENE (CONT'D)
Well, it was Monday a week ago...
I think.
LOIS
You don't remember?
HELENE
To be perfectly honest, we don't
see much of each other anyway.
For the past several years he's
practically lived downstairs --
in his laboratory. He'd come
home late from work. I'd leave
his dinner on warm in the oven...
you know how it is.
But they don't.
(CONTINUED)
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Lois picks up a photograph of the Morrises on their wedding
day, then hands the picture to Clark who studies the man's
face.
23 CU - ALAN MORRIS 23
A small-statured, book-wormy type.
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LOIS
Mrs. Morris...
HELENE
Helene, please.
LOIS
Helene, what makes you think your
husband's invisible?
HELENE
I saw him. Or rather, I didn't
see him leave.
CLARK
When was the last time you did
see him?
HELENE
In the flesh?
Lois rolls her eyes, takes a sip of coffee.
HELENE (CONT'D)
Well, it was Monday a week ago...
I think.
LOIS
You don't remember?
HELENE
To be perfectly honest, we don't
see much of each other anyway.
For the past several years he's
practically lived downstairs --
in his laboratory. He'd come
home late from work, I'd leave
his dinner on warm in the oven...
you know how it is.
But they don't.
(CONTINUED)
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CLARK
He had a laboratory?
Helene nods. Lois and Clark exchange a look as we...
WIPE TO:
25 EXT. ALAN AND HELENE MORRIS' HOUSE - DAY - TO ESTABLISH 25
A small suburban tract home.
26 INT. MR. MORRIS'S BASEMENT LABORATORY - MOMENTS LATER 26
A homemade, but nonetheless sophisticated laboratory.
LOIS
So... you and your husband were
having marital difficulties?
HELENE
(considering)
No, not really. I mean, we never
fought. We just stopped talking
to one another, sort of slipped
into a pattern. I guess... he
lost interest in me.
(beat)
We've been married twenty-seven
years.
Helene has said this by way of explanation.
LOIS
What happened the night he left?
HELENE
Well, he hadn't touched his
dinner so I came down looking for
him. He wasn't here, but I saw
that door over there suddenly
open.
(pointing)
I heard him say, 'Goodbye Helene.
See you around.' And then he
walked out. The door closed
behind him.
Helene has started to cry, quickly wipes away the tears. Even
though Lois isn't buying her story, she still feels badly for
her, puts an arm around her shoulder.
(CONTINUED)
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LOIS
What do you want us to do?
HELENE
Write an article about him. Say
that I want to know if he's ever
coming home. That... I miss him.
Clark exchanges yet another glance with Lois as we...
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27 EXT. MORRIS HOUSE - DAY - MINUTES LATER 27
Lois and Clark exit her house, walk down the driveway.
LOIS
Poor woman. Her husband's
probably got something going on
the side, walks out on her, and
she thinks he's turned invisible.
CLARK
How do you know he isn't?
LOIS
Clark, are you serious? We're
talking about a figment of
somebody's overactive
imagination.
CLARK
Does everything in life have to
have a perfectly reasonable
explanation?
LOIS
Everything.
CLARK
All grounded in clear, scientific
reality?
LOIS
Of course.
CLARK
No magic left in the universe?
LOIS
No werewolves or vampires loose
in the city, either.
(CONTINUED)
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CLARK
What about Superman?
LOIS
Huh?
CLARK
Superman. There's a guy living
somewhere in Metropolis who
_flies_, Lois.
Lois glances up in the sky, shakes her head in disgust.
LOIS
Oh, no. Not him again.
CLARK
Who?
Clark looks up.
28 IN THE SKY - CLARK'S POV 28
An airplane has skywritten: SMAN - CALL M. BROWN 1-555-I-REP-
YOU.
29 LOIS AND CLARK 29
LOIS
Unbelievable! The nerve of that
guy!
CLARK
He's persistent.
LOIS
He's a smarmy, money-grubbing
opportunist! They all are!
Everybody wants a piece of
Superman! Keys to the city,
telethons, benefits... What's
next, a guest shot on A.M.
Metropolis? Where's it all going
to end?
CLARK
Are you worried that all this
will go to Superman's head?
(CONTINUED)
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LOIS
No. I'm worried that he'll
forget about _me_.
CUT TO:
30 INT. DAILY PLANET - PIT - DAY 30
Lois and Clark walk toward their desks, bump into Jimmy.
JIMMY
How'd it go?
LOIS
Dead end.
JIMMY
I don't think so...
Jimmy turns on the TV set.
31 CU - TV SET - ON THE TUBE 31
HELENE MORRIS is being interviewed outside her home. On the
lawn are dozens of news crews. A newscaster has stuck a
microphone in Helene's face and she awkwardly faces the camera.
HELENE
He worked very hard to make
himself invisible. And, I guess,
he finally found out how. He was
in that laboratory day and night.
32 ANOTHER ANGLE 32
Leaning against one of the news vans is a Man in a hat,
sunglasses and trench coat, watching the interview with great
interest.
33 HELENE 33
HELENE
All I want to say is, Alan, if
you're listening, please come
home.
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LOIS
No. I'm worried that he'll
forget about me.
CUT TO:
30 INT. DAILY PLANET - PIT - DAY 30
Lois and Clark walk toward their desks, bump into Jimmy.
JIMMY
How'd it go?
LOIS
Dead end.
JIMMY
I don't think so...
Jimmy turns on the TV set.
31 CU - TV SCREEN 31
HELENE MORRIS is being interviewed outside her home. On the
lawn are dozens of news crews. A newscaster has stuck a
microphone in Helene's face and she awkwardly faces the camera.
HELENE
He worked very hard to make
himself invisible. And, I guess,
he finally found out how. He was
in that laboratory day and night.
32 OMITTED 32
32A INT. ROOM - SAME TIME 32A
A Man in a hat, sunglasses and trench coat, watches the (X)
interview on TV with great interest.
33 HELENE 33
HELENE
All I want to say is, Alan, if
you're listening, please come
home.
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34 BACK TO LOIS AND CLARK 34
JIMMY
Her nosy next-door neighbor sold
the story to the wire services.
LOIS
It doesn't matter. There's no
story here, anyway.
(with emphasis)
There is no such thing as an
invisible man.
WIPE TO:
35 EXT. VAN WYCK JEWELERS - NIGHT 35
The fashionable, high-priced jewelry salon has several
customers being waited on by the sales staff. It's just about
closing time; the clock on the wall reads 5:45.
Suddenly, the _FRONT DOOR OPENS BY ITSELF_. Then, a _GUN APPEARS.
FLOATING IN MID-AIR, AND A DEEP VOICE_:
INVISIBLE VOICE (BARNES)
Okay, everybody, down on the
ground.
Salespeople and customers exchange astonished glances. The
voice is now harsher, screams its order...
INVISIBLE VOICE (BARNES) (CONT'D)
You! Lady! I said get _down_!
A Young Woman, holding the hand of her Toddler Son, is roughly
pushed to the floor by an invisible force. She starts to shake
and cry, clutching the Toddler to her tightly. The other
customers, just as terrified, quickly hit the ground as well.
We now watch as the _GLASS ENCLOSED CASES ARE SMASHED BY THE
BUTT OF THE GUN_, and the _GOLD JEWELRY FLOATS IN MID-AIR AND
THEN DISAPPEARS ALTOGETHER_.
36 ANGLE ON THE STORE MANAGER 36
He reaches for a security alarm, but the _INVISIBLE MAN HITS HIM
IN THE HEAD WITH THE GUN_ and he falls in a heap on the floor.
The horrified customers watch as the last of the jewelry is
taken and the _FOOTSTEPS ON THE CARPET HEAD TOWARD THE DOOR_.
INVISIBLE VOICE (BARNES)
Tell them the Invisible Man was
here!
On his exit and the fearful faces of his victims we
FADE OUT:
_END OF ACT ONE_
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34 BACK TO LOIS AND CLARK 34
JIMMY
Her nosy next-door neighbor sold
the story to the wire services.
LOIS
It doesn't matter. There's no
story here, anyway.
(with emphasis)
There is no such thing as an
invisible man.
WIPE TO:
35 INT. VAN WYCK JEWELERS - NIGHT 35
The fashionable, high-priced jewelry salon has several
customers being waited on by the sales staff. It's just about
closing time; the clock on the wall reads 5:45. The rain is
coming down hard outside and we can hear distant THUNDER.
Suddenly, the _FRONT DOOR OPENS BY ITSELF_. Then, a _GUN APPEARS,
FLOATING IN MID-AIR, AND A DEEP VOICE_:
INVISIBLE VOICE (BARNES)
Okay, everybody, down on the
ground.
Salespeople and customers exchange astonished glances. The
voice is now harsher, screams its order...
INVISIBLE VOICE (BARNES) (CONT'D)
You! Lady! I said get down!
A Young Woman, holding the hand of her Toddler Son, is roughly
pushed to the floor by an invisible force. She starts to shake
and cry, clutching the Toddler to her tightly. The other
customers, just as terrified, quickly hit the ground as well.
We now watch as the _GLASS ENCLOSED CASES ARE SMASHED BY THE
BUTT OF THE GUN_, and the _GOLD JEWELRY FLOATS IN MID-AIR AND
THEN DISAPPEARS ALTOGETHER_. A crack of lightning as we... (X)
36 ANGLE ON THE STORE MANAGER 36
He reaches for a security alarm, but the _INVISIBLE MAN HITS HIM
IN THE HEAD WITH THE GUN_ and he falls in a heap on the floor.
The horrified customers watch as the last of the jewelry is (X)
taken. (X)
INVISIBLE VOICE (BARNES)
Tell them the Invisible Man was
here!
On his exit, the fearful faces of his victims, and the echoing (X)
of his insane laughter, we...
FADE OUT:
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_ACT TWO_
FADE IN:
37 INT. VAN WYCK JEWELERS - DAY - DAY TWO 37
The scene of the crime. LIEUTENANT HENDERSON wanders with Lois
and Clark, examining the smashed cabinets, shaking his head in
frustration.
HENDERSON
No prints, no leads, no _nothing_.
LOIS
Witnesses?
HENDERSON
To what? An invisible man?
You'll forgive me if I don't call
in our sketch artist.
(beat)
We've got a warrant out on this
Morris guy, but how're we gonna
find him?
Henderson walks away. Lois turns to Clark.
LOIS
Has everyone in the city lost
their minds? There's no such
thing as an Invisible Man!
CLARK
The security guard in the
hospital might disagree with you.
(beat)
At what point are you going to
start believing in this?
LOIS
When I don't see it with my own
two eyes.
A Cop comes up to Lois with a note. As she opens and reads it,
we
WIPE TO:
38 INT. MR. MORRIS' LAB - DAY 38
Lois and Clark wander around the now-destroyed basement
laboratory. Helene Morris sits on a chair, a bandage on her
forehead. Lois sits down next to her, takes her hand.
(CONTINUED)
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_ACT TWO_
FADE IN:
37 INT. VAN WYCK JEWELERS - DAY (DAY TWO) 37
The scene of the crime. DETECTIVE BURKE wanders with Lois and (X)
Clark, examining the smashed cabinets, shaking his head in
frustration.
BURKE (X)
No prints, no leads, no nothing.
LOIS
Witnesses?
BURKE (X)
To what? An invisible man?
You'll forgive me if I don't call in
our sketch artist.
(beat)
We've got a warrant out on this
Morris guy, but how're we gonna
find him?
Burke walks away. Lois turns to Clark. (X)
LOIS
Has everyone in the city lost
their minds? There's no such
thing as an Invisible Man!
CLARK
The security guard in the
hospital might disagree with you.
(beat)
At what point are you going to
start believing in this?
LOIS
When I don't see it with my own
two eyes.
A Cop comes up to Lois with a note. As she opens and reads it,
we
WIPE TO:
38 INT. MR. MORRIS' LAB - DAY 38
Lois and Clark wander around the now-destroyed basement
laboratory. The storm rages on, with lightning and thunder.
Helene Morris sits on a chair, a bandage on her forehead. Lois
sits down next to her, takes her hand.
(CONTINUED)
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38 CONTINUED: 38
LOIS
Helene, when did this happen?
While Helene speaks, Clark wanders around the lab, sees
something on a counter, picks it up. It's a thin, shiny white
shroud of cloth that reflects the overhead light strangely.
Clark pockets it.
HELENE
A few hours after the news vans
left. I came downstairs and he
hit me on the head. I haven't
called the police yet.
LOIS
Has your husband ever been
violent with you before?
HELENE
You think it was Alan? Never.
He wouldn't hurt a fly. Really.
If there was a fly in the
kitchen, he'd spend half an hour
catching it and setting it free.
LOIS
So, what you're trying to say is
that some _other_ invisible man...
HELENE
(finishing her
sentence)
... is impersonating _my_ invisible
man.
WIPE TO:
39 EXT. ALAN AND HELENE MORRIS' HOUSE - DAY 39
Lois and Clark exit, walk down the driveway toward the Daily
Planet News Van.
LOIS
She's _still_ defending him. He
bashes her on the head...
CLARK
She said it wasn't him, Lois.
Just because he's a little
eccentric...
(CONTINUED)
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38 CONTINUED: 38
LOIS
Helene, when did this happen?
While Helene speaks, Clark wanders around the lab, sees
something on a counter, picks it up. It's a thin, shiny white
shroud of cloth that reflects the overhead light strangely.
Clark pockets it.
HELENE
A few hours after the news vans
left. I came downstairs and he
hit me on the head. I haven't
called the police yet.
LOIS
Has your husband ever been
violent with you before?
HELENE
You think it was Alan? Never.
He wouldn't hurt a fly. Really.
If there was a fly in the
kitchen, held spend half an hour
catching it and setting it free.
LOIS
So, what you're trying to say is
that some other invisible man...
HELENE
(finishing her
sentence)
... is impersonating my invisible
man.
WIPE TO:
39 INT. DAILY PLANET VAN - NIGHT 39
Lois and Clark drive through the pounding rain. (X)
LOIS
She's still defending him. (X)
CLARK
She said it wasn't him, Lois. (X)
LOIS
He bashes her on the head... (X)
CLARK
Just because he's a little (X)
eccentric...
(CONTINUED)
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LOIS
Eccentric? Try a taco short of
a combination plate.
CLARK
Maybe, but he doesn't sound like
the man Who's been terrorizing
the city. I want to emphasize
that in the story.
LOIS
That's slanted.
CLARK
Lois, there's no evidence to
suggest that Alan Morris is an
armed robber. The. man was giving
money away. Why is he now
stealing it?
LOIS
Fine, we write the story. But
admit it, there's a strong
possibility that Helene is wrong
about her husband. After all,
nobody _really_ knows anybody. We
like to think that we do, but we
all wear disguises. Don't you?
CLARK
Uh, well...
LOIS
I mean, in order to let someone
_really_ know you, you have to let
them see you as you really are.
And then, as soon as you reveal
yourself to someone, they wind up
using it against you.
CLARK
But marriage is about sharing
everything you have, even when
you don't feel like it.
LOIS
So's divorce. Ask my mother.
Lois opens the door to the van.
CLARK
Where to?
(CONTINUED)
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(X)
39 CONTINUED: 39
LOIS
Eccentric? Try a taco short of
a combo plate.
CLARK
But he doesn't sound like the man
who's been terrorizing the city.
I want to emphasize that in the
story.
LOIS
That's slanted.
CLARK
But there's no evidence to
suggest that Alan Morris is an
armed robber. The man was giving
money away. Why is he now
stealing it?
LOIS
Fine, we write the story. But
admit it, Helene could be wrong.
After all, nobody really knows
anybody.
CLARK
That's not true.
LOIS
We like to think that we do, but
we all wear disguises. Don't
you?
CLARK
Uh, well...
LOIS
I mean, in order to let someone
really know you, you have to let
them see you as you really are.
CLARK
So?
LOIS
So, as soon as you reveal
yourself to someone, they wind up
using it against you.
CLARK
But marriage is about sharing
everything you have, even when
you don't feel like it.
(CONTINUED)
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39 CONTINUED: 39
LOIS
So's divorce. Ask my mother.
They drive in silence a moment, then... (X)
CLARK
So, where to? (X)
(CONTINUED)
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LOIS
Home. I have to get dressed.
CLARK
Hot date?
LOIS
Uh huh.
CLARK
With who?
LOIS
Superman.
On Clark, very surprised to hear this, we...
CUT TO:
40 INT. FANCY RESTAURANT/BALLROOM - NIGHT 40
The banner across the wall advertises "Auction Tonight -- Buy
a Date With Your Favorite Celebrity!" All the beautiful people
are there, gathered around the auction block. Lois anxiously
waits, clutching her handbag.
41 ANGLE ON ENTRY 41
Superman enters. The room is immediately hushed, the orchestra
plays a fanfare, and the HOSTESS rushes to Superman's side.
HOSTESS
I can't tell you how much we
appreciate your coming tonight,
Superman.
Superman looks to the stage, watches in horror as an eligible
bachelor is "sold."
SUPERMAN
I thought when you said celebrity
auction... I didn't realize...
HOSTESS
But it's for such a good cause.
All proceeds go to the Luthor
Center for the Blind.
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(X)
39 CONTINUED: 39
LOIS
Home. I have to get dressed.
CLARK
Hot date?
LOIS
Uh huh.
CLARK
With who?
LOIS
Superman.
on Clark, very surprised to hear this, we...
CUT TO:
40 INT. LEX LUTHOR'S PENTHOUSE NIGHT 40
The banner across the wall advertises "Auction Tonight -- Buy
a Date With Your Favorite Celebrity!" All the beautiful people
are there, gathered around the auction block. Lois anxiously
waits, clutching her handbag.
41 ANGLE ON BALCONY 41
Superman lands on the balcony and enters. The room is
immediately hushed, a harpist plays a crescendo. Cat rushes to
Superman's side.
CAT
You certainly know how to make an
entrance, Superman.
Superman looks to the stage, watches in horror as a spotlight
shines on an eligible bachelor who is bid upon from the
audience.
SUPERMAN
I thought when they said
celebrity auction... I didn't
realize...
CAT
But it's for such a good cause.
All proceeds go to the Luthor
Center for the Blind.
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42 ON STAGE 42
Lex Luthor, about to be auctioned. Luthor looks incredibly
dashing in his tuxedo and newly made Crocodile Boots. Women of
all ages and types rush to the front of the stage to bid.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
And here he is, ladies. The
fourth richest man...
LUTHOR
(correcting him)
... third.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Third richest man in the world.
Dinner and dancing next Friday
night. Shall we start the
bidding at... five hundred
dollars?
43 ON THE FLOOR 43
A MATRONLY WOMAN calls out...
MATRONLY WOMAN
Five hundred!
FIRST WOMAN
One thousand!
As the bidding continues, Cat, barely legal in her Cher-like
outfit, saunters up to Lois. Lois gives her the once-over.
LOIS
Couldn't you afford a _whole_
dress?
CAT
Less is more, darling.
(pointed stare at Lois)
Sometimes.
The Matronly Woman will not be outbid.
MATRONLY WOMAN
Ten thousand!
The crowd applauds as the Master of Ceremonies hits the gavel
on the podium.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Sold!
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42 ON STAGE 42
The MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES leads the host, Lax Luthor, onto the (X)
stage. Luthor looks incredibly dashing in his tuxedo and newly
made Crocodile Boots. Women of all ages and types rush to the
front of the stage to bid.
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES
And here he is, ladies. (X)
Metropolis' most eligible (X)
bachelor, and the fourth richest
man...
LUTHOR
(correcting her)
... _third_.
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES
Third richest man in the world,
Mr. Lex Luthor. Dinner and (X)
dancing next Friday night. Shall
we start the bidding at... five
hundred dollars?
43 ON THE FLOOR 43
A MATRONLY WOMAN calls out...
MATRONLY WOMAN
Five hundred!
FIRST WOMAN
One thousand!
As the bidding continues, Cat, barely legal in her Cher-like
outfit, saunters up to Lois. Lois gives her the once-over.
LOIS
Couldn't you afford a whole
dress?
CAT
Less is more, darling.
(pointed stare at Lois)
Sometimes.
The Matronly Woman will not be outbid.
MATRONLY WOMAN
Ten thousand!
The crowd applauds as the Mistress of Ceremonies hits the gavel
on the podium.
(CONTINUED)
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43 CONTINUED 43
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES
Sold! For ten thousand dollars!
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44 SUPERMAN AND THE HOSTESS 44
She leads Superman on stage just as Luthor walks off to
exchange information with his future "date."
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
And now, something really
special. A Super Date. A Sunday
picnic in the clouds. So,
Ladies, what will you give me for
the Man Of Steel?
45 ON THE FLOOR 45
A veritable feeding frenzy as every woman in the room rushes to
the front. Again, Lois fights to get near the stage.
FIRST WOMAN
One thousand!
LOIS
Fifteen hundred!
CAT
Two thousand!
Lois can't believe this. She's actually bidding for Superman
against Cat. She steps in front of her.
LOIS
Twenty-five hundred!
FIRST WOMAN
Five thousand.
CAT
Six!
Lois leans into Cat.
LOIS
All right, you've made your
point. Now... butt out.
CAT
What's the matter, Lois? Too
rich for your blood?
FIRST WOMAN
Eight thousand!
CAT
Nine!
Lois sags. She can't match this price. Then...
(CONTINUED)
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44 SUPERMAN 44
is lead on stage just as Luthor walks off to exchange (X)
information with his future "date."
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES (X)
And now, something really
special. A Super Date. A Sunday
picnic in the clouds. So,
Ladies, what will you give me for
the Man Of Steel?
45 ON THE FLOOR 45
A veritable feeding frenzy as every woman in the room rushes to
the front. Again, Lois fights to get near the stage.
FIRST WOMAN
One thousand!
LOIS
Fifteen hundred!
CAT
Two thousand!
Lois can't believe this. She's actually bidding for Superman
against Cat. She steps in front of her.
LOIS
Twenty-five hundred!
FIRST WOMAN
Five thousand.
CAT
Six!
Lois leans into Cat.
LOIS
All right, you've made your
point. Now... butt out.
CAT
What's the matter, Lois? Too
rich for your blood?
FIRST WOMAN
Eight thousand!
CAT
Nine!
Lois sags. She can't match this price. Then...
(CONTINUED)
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DEBUTANTE (O.S.)
Fifty thousand dollars.
All eyes turn to a very beautiful, very rich DEBUTANTE. The
diamonds around her neck are worth ten _times_ her bid.
46 SUPERMAN 46
seems surprised at the bid, but strangely, very... flattered.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Fifty thousand! Going once,
going twice... sold!
The expressions on our people are mixed, but generally,
miserable. Cat stands, hands on hips, miffed. Lois, looking
at Superman looking at his future date, is inconsolable.
Luthor, insanely jealous, covers with his most charming persona
as he strolls up to Lois, takes and kisses her hand.
LUTHOR
A pleasure to see you again,
Lois.
LOIS
And you, Lex. I'm sorry I had to
cancel our lunch. It's just that
Superman is such a big draw
and...
LUTHOR
Yes, and apparently not only for
you.
Lois looks toward Superman.
47 SUPERMAN - LOIS P.O.V. 47
Superman stands quite close to his future date, exchanges
information with her He then turns and exits without so much
as a glance back to acknowledge Lois' presence.
48 LUTHOR AND LOIS 48
LUTHOR
Can we reschedule?
LOIS
Yes. I'd like that very much.
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45 CONTINUED: 45
DEBUTANTE (O.S.)
Fifty thousand dollars.
All eyes turn to a very beautiful, very rich DEBUTANTE. The
diamonds around her neck are worth ten times her bid.
46 SUPERMAN 46
seems surprised at the bid, but strangely, very... flattered.
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES
Fifty thousand! Going once,
going twice... sold!
The expressions on our people are mixed, but generally,
miserable. Cat stands, hands on hips, miffed. Lois, looking
at Superman looking at his future date, is inconsolable.
Luthor, insanely jealous, covers wi. his most charming persona
as he strolls up to Lois, takes and kisses her hand.
LUTHOR
A pleasure to see you again,
Lois.
LOIS
And you, Lex. I'm sorry I had to
cancel our lunch. It's just that
Superman is such a big draw
and...
LUTHOR
Yes, and apparently not only for
you.
Lois looks toward Superman.
47 SUPERMAN - LOIS P.O.V. 47
Superman stands quite close to his future date, exchanges
information with her. The debutante kisses him on the cheek, (X)
turns and leaves. Then, Superman starts toward the balcony
without so much as a glance back to acknowledge Lois' presence.
48 LUTHOR AND LOIS 48
LUTHOR
Can we reschedule?
(CONTINUED)
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LOIS
Yes. I'd like that very much.
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49 EXT. OUTSIDE RESTAURANT - MOMENTS LATER - NIGHT 49
Superman _STARTS TO TAKE OFF_, and is, in fact, _HANGING IN MID-
AIR_ when he hears someone calling to him.
MURRAY (O.S.)
Superman! Wait! It's Murray!
Murray Brown!
Superman _LEVITATES BACK DOWN_ to face him once and for all.
SUPERMAN
Look, Mr. Brown...
MURRAY
Supe -- call me Murray. _Arnold_
does. Listen... do you really
want to trample through this
jungle without someone to carry
your loincloth? You may be able
to leap tall buildings with a
single bound, but in La La land,
well... you're just another guppy
in a Great White tank.
SUPERMAN
I'm sorry, but...
MURRAY
Jeez. You're squeezing me, pal.
Okay, I wasn't going to tell you
this until after you've signed,
but...
(leaning in to him)
We've had an offer.
SUPERMAN
Offer?
MURRAY
On the table.
SUPERMAN
From who?
MURRAY
Cleveland.
SUPERMAN
The Browns?
MURRAY
No... the _city_ They want you.
_Bad_. Metropolis doesn't have an
exclusive, you know.
(CONTINUED)
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Superman _STARTS TO TAKE OFF_, and is, in fact, _HANGING IN MID- (X)
AIR_ when he hears someone calling to him.
MURRAY (O.S.)
Superman! wait! It's Murray!
Murray Brown!
Superman _LEVITATES BACK DOWN_ to face him once and for all.
SUPERMAN
Look, Mr. Brown...
MURRAY
Supe -- call me Murray. _Arnold_
does. Listen... do you really
want to trample through this
jungle without someone to carry
your loincloth? You may be able
to leap tall buildings with a
single bound, but in La La land,
well... you're just another guppy
in a Great White tank.
SUPERMAN
I'm sorry, but...
MURRAY
Jeez. You're squeezing me, pal.
Okay, I wasn't going to tell you
this until after you've signed,
but...
(leaning in to him)
We've had an offer.
SUPERMAN
Offer?
MURRAY
On the table.
SUPERMAN
From who?
MURRAY
Cleveland.
SUPERMAN
The Browns?
MURRAY
No... the _city_. They want you.
_Bad_. Metropolis doesn't have an
exclusive, you know.
(CONTINUED)
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49 CONTINUED: 49
SUPERMAN
Murray, I'm not interested. I'm
not for sale. Please leave me
alone.
Superman _LEAPS UP INTO THE AIR_. Murray yells after him.
MURRAY
Forget Cleveland. I'll give you
three little words -- _Rio_ _De_
_Janeiro_. Hey! Hey! I'm talking
here!
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50 INT. FANCY RESTAURANT/BALLROOM - LATER 50
51 ANGLE ON ENTRY 51
Clark enters. Not a single head turns to look at him. Clark
glances around the room for Lois, finds her. She sits alone at
a table, pours herself another glass of champagne. Clark sits
next to her.
CLARK
A date with Superman, huh?
LOIS
What are you doing here? Barn
dance let out early?
CLARK
I filed the Morris story. You're
very welcome.
Lois' mind is elsewhere.
LOIS
I was saving for Tahiti. But a
date with Superman... that would
have been a real adventure.
(beat)
Oh, Clark. He doesn't even know
I'm alive. Maybe it was stupid
of me to think that he really
cared.
Clark stares into her eyes...
(CONTINUED)
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49 CONTINUED: 49
SUPERMAN
Murray, I'm not interested. I'm
not for sale. Please leave me
alone.
Superman _LEAPS UP INTO THE AIR_. Murray yells after him.
MURRAY
Forget Cleveland. I'll give you
three little words -- _Rio_ _De_
_Janeiro_. Hey! Hey! I'm talking
here!
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50 INT. LEX LUTHOR'S PENTHOUSE - LATER 50
51 ANGLE ON ENTRY 51
Clark enters. Not a single head turns to look at him. Clark
glances around the room for Lois, finds her. She sits alone at
a table, pours herself another glass of champagne. Clark sits
next to her.
CLARK
A date with Superman, huh?
LOIS
What are you doing here? Barn
dance let out early?
CLARK
I filed the Morris story. You're
very welcome.
Lois' mind is elsewhere.
LOIS
I was saving for Tahiti. But a
date with Superman... that would
have been a _real_ adventure.
(beat)
Oh, Clark. He doesn't even know
I'm alive. Maybe it was stupid
of me to think that he really
cared.
Clark stares into her eyes...
(CONTINUED)
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51 CONTINUED: 51
CLARK
Not so stupid, Lois. Did you
ever think that maybe Superman
was afraid to reveal himself...
his true feelings?
Lois seems deep in thought, stares into Clark's eyes. He
quickly looks away.
CLARK (CONT'D)
Come on. I'll put you in a cab.
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52 INT. METROPOLIS HOUSE OF RARE COINS - NIGHT - SAME TIME 52
53 AT A WORK TABLE 53
An OLD MAN, wearing thick glasses, examines a gold coin.
Around him are piled hundreds more.
OLD MAN
Beautiful.
Just then, he hears the sound of _BREAKING GLASS_, looks around,
suddenly scared.
OLD MAN (CONT'D)
Hello?
The Old Man sits in terror as he HEARS, but cannot SEE,
something approaching. Then, a miracle, as the Old Man watches
one of his coins _FLIPPED IN THE AIR_.
INVISIBLE VOICE (BARNES)
Call it, gramps. Heads I win.
Tails you lose.
OLD MAN
(now terrified)
Please. Who's there?
A sinister laugh as the coin lands back on the desk. It's
Heads. Suddenly, the Old Man is choking... invisible hands
around his neck. He lapses into unconsciousness and falls into
a heap on the floor. The gold coins are now put into a bag as
the sinister laugh continues and we
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51 CONTINUED: 51
CLARK
Not so stupid, Lois. Did you
ever think that maybe Superman
was afraid to reveal himself...
his true feelings?
Lois seems deep in thought, stares into Clark's eyes. He
quickly looks away.
CLARK (CONT'D)
Come on. I'll put you in a cab.
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52 INT. METROPOLIS HOUSE OF RARE COINS - NIGHT - SAME TIME 52
The storm has brought lightning and thunder. (X)
53 AT A WORK TABLE 53
An OLD MAN, wearing thick glasses, examines a gold coin.
Around him are piled hundreds more.
OLD MAN
Beautiful.
Just then, he hears the sound of _BREAKING GLASS_, looks around,
suddenly scared.
OLD MAN (CONT'D)
Hello?
The Old Man sits in terror as he HEARS, but cannot SEE,
something approaching. Then, a miracle, as the Old Man watches
one of his coins _FLIPPED IN THE AIR_.
INVISIBLE VOICE (BARNES)
Call it, gramps. Heads I win.
Tails you lose.
OLD MAN
(now terrified)
Please. Who's there?
A sinister laugh as the coin lands back on the desk. It's
Heads. Suddenly, the Old Man is choking... invisible hands
around his neck. He lapses into unconsciousness and falls into
a heap on the floor. The gold coins are now put into a bag as
the sinister laugh continues and we
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54 INT. DAILY PLANET PIT - DAY - (DAY THREE) 54
Lois gets off the elevator, passes Jimmy on his way out.
JIMMY
Another robbery last night.
LOIS
The Invisible Man?
JIMMY
You got it. House of Rare Coins.
The owner's in the hospital.
Crushed windpipe.
LOIS
Where're you going?
JIMMY
Clark needs some stuff from the
hall of records. Check you
later.
Lois heads toward her desk. Clark leaves his, approaches her.
CLARK
What'd you get?
LOIS
Not much. Morris' supervisor
knew what desk he worked at, but
that's about it.
CLARK
But he worked there for almost
twenty years.
LOIS
(nodding)
You should have seen the place.
A hundred lab techs in little
cubicles -- it was so impersonal.
When he didn't show up for work,
they didn't even bother to call
him. Just replaced him.
(beat)
What did you find out at STAR
labs?
CLARK
The material's a type of fiber
optic. It's designed to reflect
visible light as ultra-violet
light.
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54 INT. DAILY PLANET PIT - DAY - (DAY THREE) 54
Lois gets off the elevator, passes Jimmy on his way out.
JIMMY
Another robbery last night.
LOIS
The invisible man?
JIMMY
You got it. House of Rare Coins.
The owner's in the hospital
Crushed windpipe.
LOIS
Where're you going?
JIMMY
Clark needs some stuff from the
hall of records. Check you
later.
Lois heads toward her desk. Clark leaves his, approaches her.
CLARK
What'd you get?
LOIS
Not much. Morris' supervisor
knew what desk he worked at but
that's about it.
CLARK
But he worked there for almost
twenty years.
LOIS
(nodding)
You should have seen the place.
A hundred lab techs in little
cubicles -- it was so impersonal.
When he didn't know up for work
they didn't even bother to call
him. Just replaced him.
(beat)
What did you find out at STAR
labs?
CLARK
(very excited)
Lois, it was incredible. They
said that the material's a type
of fiber optic. It's designed to
reflect visible light as ultra-
violet light.
(CONTINUED)
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54 CONTINUED: 54
LOIS
Come again?
CLARK
UV light is an invisable part of
the spectrum.
LOIS
Are you saying that someone could
really be invisible?
CLARK
Think of it as the next stage in
stealth technology. If you wore
a suit made of this kind of
material, you could appear
invisible.
LOIS
That makes sense.
(still defending her
position)
The _appearance_ of invisibility is
different from _real_ invisibility.
CLARK
You know, Lois, it must be tough,
being right all the time.
LOIS
(after a beat)
Yeah, it is.
Clark shakes his head. Lois smiles at him and they share a
laugh as we
WIPE TO:
55 INT. DAILY PLANET PIT - LATE DAY 55
The work day is winding down. Only a few remaining newshounds,
including Lois and Clark, are still busy at their desks. Perry
White exits his office and walks toward the elevators, passes
by Jimmy, carrying a dozen files, en route to Lois' desk.
JIMMY
'Night Chief.
Jimmy dumps the files in front of Lois.
(CONTINUED)
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54 CONTINUED 54
LOIS
Come again?
CLARK
UV light is an invisible part of
the spectrum.
LOIS
Are you saying that someone could
really be invisible?
CLARK
Think of it as the next stage in
stealth technology. If you wore
a suit made of this kind of
material, you could appear
invisible.
LOIS
That makes sense
(still defending her
position)
The _appearance_ of invisibility is
different from _real_ invisibility.
CLARK
You know, Lois, it must be tough
being right all the time.
LOIS
(after a beat)
Yeah, it is.
Clark shakes his head. Lois smiles at him and they share a
laugh as we
WIPE TO:
55 INT. DAILY PLANET PIT - LATE DAY 55
The work day is winding down. Sound of distant THUNDER can be
heard from outside. Only a few remaining newshouds, including
Lois and Clark, are still busy at their desks. Perry White
exits his office and walks toward the elevators, passes by
Jimmy, carrying a dozen files, en route to Lois' desk.
PERRY (X)
Working late again, kid? That's (X)
the spirit.
JIMMY (X)
Yeah. 'Night Chief
(CONTINUED)
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Jimmy dumps the files in front of Lois
(CONTINUED)
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55 CONTINUED: 55
JIMMY (CONT'D)
All the armed robberies that
occurred in Metropolis in the
past ten years.
(beat)
And Lois, that article you and
Clark wrote asking the Invisible
Man to turn himself in to you
really paid off.
Lois looks up from her desk to see an "INVISIBLE MAN" standing
in front of her. His face and entire body are wrapped in
bandages. He wears sunglasses, a hat, and a trench coat. Lois
doesn't flinch.
LOIS
Another one?
INVISIBLE MAN
(fake scary voice)
I am the Invisible Man.
Lois, without a beat, stands up and rips a bandage off his
face. He yelps as a nose appears.
LOIS
Sorry, buddy. Try central
casting.
The fake invisible man sadly walks away. Lois glances toward
the elevators.
56 THE ELEVATOR STANDS - WAITING AREA - LOIS' P.O.V. 56
Five other "Invisible Men" sit on the bench, similarly dressed.
LOIS
That's it. I'm going home.
Lois gathers her things, heads toward the exit.
57 ANGLE ON CLARK 57
CLARK
(calling after her)
Goodnight Lois! See you
tomorrow!
Lois doesn't hear, continues on toward the elevators as we...
CUT TO:
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55 CONTINUED: 55
JIMMY (CONT'D)
All the armed robberies that
occurred in Metropolis in the
past ten years.
(beat)
And Lois, that article you and
Clark wrote asking the invisible
Man to turn himself in to you
really paid off.
Lois looks up from her desk to see an "INVISIBLE MAN" standing
in front of her. His face and entire body are wrapped in
bandages. He wears sunglasses, a hat, and a trench coat.
Lois doesn't flinch.
LOIS
Another one?
INVISIBLE MAN
(fake scary voice)
I am the Invisible Man.
Lois, without a beat, stands up and rips a bandage off his
face. He yelps as a nose appears.
LOIS
Sorry, buddy. Try central
casting.
The fake invisible man sadly walks away. Lois glances toward
the elevators.
56 THE ELEVATOR STANDS - WAITING AREA - LOIS' P.O.V. 56
Three other "Invisible Men" sit on the bench, similarly (X)
dressed.
LOIS
That's it. I'm going home.
Lois gathers her things, heads toward the exit.
57 ANGLE ON CLARK 57
CLARK
(calling after her)
Goodnight Lois! See you
tomorrow!
Lois doesn't hear, continues an toward the elevators as we...
CUT TO:
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58 INT. DAILY PLANET - PIT - DAY 58
Clark Kent gets off the elevator and moves toward his desk.
Business as usual at The Planet. He passes by Lois, busy at
the computer, Jimmy at his, Perry inside his office. Clark
sits down, but something causes him to look up at the Daily
Planet Clock.
59 DAILY PLANET CLOCK - CLARK'S P.O.V. 59
The clock is red, yellow, and blue, and the time is seconds to
noon. The hands on the clock are Superman replicas. As the
seconds tick...
60 CLARK 60
is confused, looks around the newsroom until he hears the
TWELVE GONGS. At the sound of the twelfth gong, all the
newsroom staff stand up and quickly begin ripping off their
clothes in wild abandon. Clark stares at Lois, Jimmy, and now
Perry, who has come out of his office.
61 LOIS, JIMMY, AND PERRY - CLARK'S P.O.V. 61
They have all finished disrobing and each wears a very
primitive replica of the Superman outfit (e.g. leotards and
tights with S's painted on them.)
62 CLARK 62
rushes toward Lois, very confused and upset.
CLARK
Lois, what's going on?
LOIS
(animated voice)
It's... Supertime!!!
At that moment, Lois, Jimmy and Perry start _LEVITATING INTO
THE AIR._ _LOIS STARTS FLYING OUT_...
CLARK
Lois! Wait! Where are you
going?
LOIS
For my flying lesson, of course!
As _CLARK WATCHES HER FLY, HIGHER AND HIGHER_, we...
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58 INT. DAILY PLANET - PIT - DAY 58
We can see and hear the lightning and THUNDER through the
window as Clark Kent gets off the elevator and moves toward his
desk. The newsroom is nearly deserted, only our regulars still
hanging around. Clark notices Lois busy at the computer,
Jimmy at his, Cat reading a magazine, and Perry inside his
office. Clark sits down, but something causes him to look up
at the Daily Planet Clock.
59. DAILY PLANET CLOCK - CLARK'S P.O.V. 59
The clock is red, yellow, and blue, and the time is seconds to
noon. The hands on the clock are Superman replicas. As the
seconds tick...
60 CLARK
is confused, looks around the newsroom until he hears the
TWELVE GONGS. At the sound of the twelfth gong, Perry exits
his office to join Lois, Jimmy and Cat, who all stand and
quickly begin ripping off their clothes in wild abandon.
61 LOIS, JIMMY, CAT AND PERRY - CLARK'S P.O.V. 61
They have all finished disrobing and each wears a very
primitive replica of the Superman outfit (e.g., leotards and
tights with S's painted on them.)
62 CLARK 62
rushes toward Lois, very confused and upset.
CLARK
Lois, what's going on?
LOIS
(animated voice)
It's... Supertime!!!
At that moment, Lois, Jimmy, Cat and Perry start _LEVITATING_
_INTO THE AIR_. _LOIS STARTS FLYING OUT_.
CLARK
Lois! Wait! Where are you
going?
LOIS
For my flying lesson, of course!
(CONTINUED)
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As _CLARK WATCHES HER FLY, HIGHER AND HIGHER_, we...
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63 INT. CLARK KENT'S APARTMENT - BEDROOM - NIGHT 63
Clark wakes with a start, _TEN INCHES OFF HIS FUTON BED_. He
_DROPS DOWN_ like a stone. He sits up, breathing hard, unable to
shake the nightmare, finally begins to calm as we...
WIPE TO:
64 INT. LOIS' APARTMENT - BEDROOM - NIGHT 64
In the dim light of a full moon, Lois is sleeping soundly, her
arms wrapped around a pillow. A beat later she wakes with a
start when she hears someone KNOCKING on her front door. She
sits up, looks at the time, shakes her head. The KNOCKING
continues. Lois throws the covers off, grabs a robe, puts it
over her pajamas and exits the bedroom.
65 INT. LOIS' APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 65
Lois walks into the living room.
LOIS
All right, already! I'm coming.
(ear to the door)
Who is it?
No answer. Lois, immediately suspicious, stands quietly by the
door. The knocking has ceased. She waits a moment before
putting the chain on and opening the door a crack.
66 INT. LOIS' HALLWAY OUTSIDE HER APARTMENT - HER P.O.V. 66
Nobody there.
67 INT. LOIS' APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM - SAME TIME 67
Lois now removes the chain, opens the door wide, steps into the
hallway. Not a sign, a package, a note, nothing. She shrugs,
walks back inside, shuts the door. Lois goes into the kitchen,
opens the refrigerator door, takes out a bottle of milk.
INVISIBLE VOICE (MORRIS)
Lois Lane?
Lois whirls toward the sound of the man's voice, grabs for a
knife from her utensil jar.
LOIS
Who's there? I've got a...
(now seeing it's not a
knife but a spatula)
... weapon.
(CONTINUED)
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63 INT. CLARK KENT'S APARTMENT - BEDROOM - NIGHT 63
Clark wakes with a start, _TEN INCHES OFF HIS FUTON BED_. He
_DROPS DOWN_ like a stone. He sits up, breathing hard, unable to
shake the nightmare, finally begins to calm as we...
WIPE TO:
64 INT. LOIS' APARTMENT - BEDROOM - NIGHT 64
in the light of a THUNDER CRACK we see Lois sleeping soundly,
her arms wrapped around a pillow. A beat later she wakes with
a start when she hears someone KNOCKING on her front door. She
sits up, looks at the time, shakes her head. The KNOCKING
continues. Lois throws the covers off, grabs a robe, puts it
over her pajamas and exits the bedroom.
65 INT. LOIS' APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 65
Lois walks into the living room.
LOIS
All right, already! I'm coming.
(ear to the door)
Who is it?
No answer. Lois, immediately suspicious, stands quietly by the
door. The knocking has ceased. She waits a moment before
putting the chain on and opening the door a crack.
66 INT. LOIS' HALLWAY OUTSIDE HER APARTMENT - HER P.O.V. 66
Nobody there.
67 INT. LOIS' APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM - SAME TIME 67
Lois now removes the chain, opens the door wide, steps into the
hallway. Not a sign, a package, a note, nothing. She shrugs,
walks back inside, shuts the door. Lois goes into the kitchen,
opens the refrigerator door, takes out a bottle of milk.
INVISIBLE VOICE (MORRIS)
Lois Lane?
Lois whirls toward the sound of the man's voice, grabs for a
knife from her utensil jar.
LOIS
Who's there? I've got a...
(now seeing it's not a
knife but a spatula)
... weapon.
(CONTINUED)
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67 CONTINUED: 67
Lois turns on the light, sees no one, quickly comes up with a
logical explanation.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Jimmy... where are you? If this
is your idea of a joke...
INVISIBLE VOICE (MORRIS)
It's no joke. It's just me...
Suddenly, slight movement, and _THE NOW VISIBLE HEAD OF ALAN_
_MORRIS_ stands in front of Lois.
INVISIBLE MAN (MORRIS) (CONT'D)
The Invisible Man.
And as our heroine SCREAMS and falls down in a dead faint we
FADE OUT:
_END OF ACT TWO_
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_ACT THREE_
FADE IN:
68 INT. LOIS LANE'S APARTMENT - LATE NIGHT 68
Clark and Lois, still in her robe and pj's, sit facing ALAN
MORRIS, who quietly tries to explain.
ALAN MORRIS
I _was_ the invisible Robin Hood,
but I'm _not_ the one doing all
these bad things. There's
another invisible man out there!
Lois and Clark exchange looks. Lois leans in to him.
LOIS
Alan, let's start at the
beginning. Why?
ALAN MORRIS
It's very simple, Ms. Lane. I
became invisible to become
_visible_ again.
LOIS
I'm not following.
ALAN MORRIS
Well, at some point, I don't know
when exactly, years ago, I
just... disappeared. I went to
work every morning, did the same
thing. I drifted apart from my
friends. Helene and I stopped
talking. I guess, she lost
interest in me. I became so
invisible in my own life, that I
decided to do it for real. I
started experimenting.
CLARK
Where did you get the idea for
the suit?
ALAN MORRIS
From a flourescent light bulb.
A flourescent light bulb turns
invisible light into visible
light. I reversed the process.
It took me fifteen years to build
a working suit.
(CONTINUED)
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_ACT THREE_
FADE IN:
68 INT. LOIS LANE'S APARTMENT --LATE NIGHT 68
The storm, for the moment, has eased. Lois, still in her robe (X)
and pj's, and Clark Fit facing ALAN MORRIS, who quietly tries
to explain.
ALAN MORRIS
I _was_ the invisible Robin Hood,
but I'm _not_ the one doing all
these bad things. There's
another invisible man out there!
Lois and Clark exchange looks. Lois leans in to him.
LOIS
Alan, let's start at the
beginning. Why?
ALAN MORRIS
It's very simple, Ms. Lane. I
became invisible to become
_visible_ again.
LOIS
I'm not following.
ALAN MORRIS
Well, at some point, I don't know
when exactly, years ago, I
just... disappeared. I went to
work every morning, did the same
thing. I drifted apart from my
friends. Helene and I stopped
talking. I guess, she lost
interest in me. I became so
invisible in my own life, that I
decided to do it for real. I
started experimenting.
CLARK
Where did you get the idea for
the suit?
ALAN MORRIS
From a florescent light bulb.
A florescent light bulb turns
invisible light into visible
light. I reversed the process.
It took me fifteen years to build
a working suit.
(CONTINUED)
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68 CONTINUED: 68
Alan lifts the thin, shiny, metallic suit beside him. He hands
it to Lois, who studies it carefully, holds it up.
LOIS
How come I can see it?
ALAN MORRIS
Because it hasn't been activated.
There are switches in the
interior lining.
(beat)
Go ahead. Try it on.
Lois, still skeptical, puts on the hood but leaves the
faceplate open. Morris presses the activation switch. A
second later, her head disappears. _ALL WE SEE ARE TWO EYES
STARING BACK AT US_.
LOIS
I knew it wouldn't work.
Clark smiles, turns back to Alan as Lois removes the hood.
ALAN MORRIS
Somebody must have stolen my
other suits.
LOIS
Someone _did_ break into your
basement.
ALAN MORRIS
(suddenly concerned)
Helene?
LOIS
Don't worry. She's fine.
Alan emits a noticeable sigh of relief, then...
ALAN MORRIS
Will you help me stop whoever's
doing this?
CLARK
It's not going to be easy.
Invisibility is an incredible
advantage.
Alan nods. Lois walks over to the window, shakes her head.
(CONTINUED)
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68 CONTINUED: 68
Alan lifts the thin, shiny, metallic suit beside him. He hands
it to Lois, who studies it carefully, holds it up.
LOIS
How come I can see it?
ALAN MORRIS
Because it hasn't been activated.
There are switches in the
interior lining.
(beat)
Go ahead. Try it on.
Lois, still skeptical, puts on the hood but leaves the
faceplate open. Morris presses the activation switch. A
second later her head disappears. _ALL WE SEE ARE TWO EYES_
_STARING BACK AT US_.
LOIS
I knew it wouldn't work.
Clark smiles, turns back to Alan as Lois removes the hood.
ALAN MORRIS
Somebody must have stolen my
other suits. I made several back- (X)
ups.
LOIS
Someone _did_ break into your
basement.
ALAN MORRIS
(suddenly concerned)
Helene?
LOIS
Don't worry. She's fine.
Alan emits a noticeable sigh of relief, then...
ALAN MORRIS
Will you help me stop whoever's
doing this?
CLARK
It's not going to be easy.
Invisibility is an incredible
advantage.
Alan nods. Lois walks over to the window, shakes her head.
(CONTINUED)
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68 CONTINUED: 68
LOIS
The man who could _really_ help is
Superman, but he's probably
signing a deal to star in his own
TV series by now.
CLARK
Superman? on I don't think
so.
(beat)
Alan, I think you'd better come
stay at my place. Until this
thing is resolved.
Lois walks then to the door.
LOIS
I'll be over in the morning.
Clark and Alan step into the hallway. Clark turns back to say
goodbye, notices that Lois' robe has come undone, and now,
clearly visible for the first time, are her pajamas. They're
red, yellow and blue, with, you guessed it, the familiar "S" on
the front. Clark shakes his head.
CLARK
Lois. Not you, too.
Lois looks down at her pajamas, quickly re-fastens her robe,
shoves Clark out the door.
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69 INT. CLARK KENT'S LOFT - NIGHT 69
Clark's loft is sparsely furnished, but the book shelves are
filled and the artifacts on the walls give the place an
international flavor. Clark puts a blanket and pillow down on
his futon-sofa. Alan sits on it.
CLARK
I hope you'll be comfortable
here.
ALAN MORRIS
Thanks. This'll be fine.
Clark walks into the sleeping area of his loft, divided only by
an ancient Japanese screen, then returns carrying a fresh
shirt. He removes the one he's wearing, starts to put on the
new one. Alan shyly notices the super-build of his host.
(CONTINUED)
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69 CONTINUED: 69
ALAN MORRIS (CONT'D)
I know what you must think of
me... some crackpot...
CLARK
Not at all.
ALAN MORRIS
You don't have any idea what it's
like. People pass you by, and
they look right through you.
They never see the part of you
you want them to see.
Clark takes a moment before responding.
CLARK
You'd be surprised, Alan. I'll
bet lots of people know what
that's like.
(beat)
I have to go out for awhile --
will you be okay here?
ALAN MORRIS
Don't worry about me. If
anything happens, I'll just...
fade into the background.
As Clark starts out the door we...
WIPE TO:
70 INT. KENT FARM - LIVING ROOM - DAY FOUR 70
We are CLOSE on a bobbing-head doll of Superman. PULL BACK to
reveal MARTHA and JONATHAN KENT sitting around a blazing fire
in the hearth, various Superman toys and paraphernalia on the
cocktail table in front of them. A "Jack In The Box" plays a
carnival-like tune through their conversation.
CLARK
Can you believe this stuff? It's
all over Metropolis.
JONATHAN
Not just Metropolis. Harley has
a whole section in his feed
store.
MARTHA
Although, I _do_ think the doll is
cute.
(CONTINUED)
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69 CONTINUED: 69
ALAN MORRIS (CONT'D)
I know what you must think of me...
some crackpot...
CLARK
Not at all.
ALAN MORRIS
You don't have any idea what it's
like. People pass you by, and they
look right through you. They never
see the part of you you want them to
see.
Clark takes a moment before responding.
CLARK
You'd be surprised, Alan. I'll bet
lots of people know what that's like.
(beat)
I have to go out for awhile -- will
you be okay here?
ALAN MORRIS
Don't worry about me. If anything
happens, I'll just... fade into the
background.
As Clark starts out the door we...
WIPE TO:
69A EXT. METROPOLIS STREET - NIGHT - SAME TIME 69A
A Man, the same man that we saw watching Mrs. Morris on TV,
and still wearing a hat, sunglasses, and a trench coat, stands in
the shadow of a lamp post, under the pouring rain. As he steps
into the light, he stands right beside a Wanted poster on the
lamp post, with his likeness on it. The man is HENRY BARNES.
A bolt of lightning illuminates another sign on the fence (X)
behind him. It reads "Metropolis Penetentiary." Barnes takes (X)
out a pair of wire cutters as we...
CUT TO:
70 INT. KENT FARM - LIVING ROOM - MORNING - (DAY FOUR) 70
We are CLOSE on a bobbing-head doll of Superman. PULL BACK to
reveal MARTHA and JONATHAN KENT sitting around a blazing fire
in the hearth, various Superman toys and paraphernalia on the
cocktail table in front of them.
(CONTINUED)
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70 CONTINUED: 70
A "Jack In The Box" plays a carnival-like tune through their
conversation.
CLARK
Can you believe this stuff? It's
all over Metropolis.
JONATHAN
Not just Metropolis. Harley has
a whole section in his feed store.
MARTHA
Although, I do think the doll is
cute.
(CONTINUED)
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70 CONTINUED: 70
CLARK
Ma! They're buying and selling
Superman on street corners! Lois
has a pair of Superman pajamas...
MARTHA
You saw Lois in her pajamas?
CLARK
No! Well, yes, but it was an
accident. When her robe came
undone...
Both are staring at him.
CLARK (CONT'D)
The point is, they're selling
Superman off like a piece of
meat!
MARTHA
Fifty thousand dollars to help
blind children. There's nothing
wrong with that.
CLARK
Mom, I know it's for a good
cause... and I want to help.
It's just that Superman has
become a Super_Star_ and I don't
know if he can keep it up.
MARTHA
What do you mean, 'he?' Clark,
you speak as if Superman were
someone else.
(beat)
_You're_ Superman, Clark.
It's a simple statement, but it has a strong effect. Clark
sits down next to his mother.
CLARK
I guess I just feel like I'm
losing myself to the man in the
red, yellow, and blue suit.
Jonathan exchanges a look with his wife, puts his arm around
his son.
JONATHAN
It's the man beneath the suit
that we care about.
(CONTINUED)
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CLARK
Ma! They're buying and selling
Superman on street corners. Lois
has a pair of Superman pajamas...
MARTHA
You saw Lois in her pajamas?
CLARK
No! Well, yes, but it was an
accident. When her robe came
undone...
Both are staring at him.
CLARK (CONT'D)
The point is, they're selling
Superman off like a piece of
meat!
MARTHA
Fifty thousand dollars to help
blind children. There's nothing
wrong with that.
CLARK
Mom, I know it's for a good
cause... and I want to help.
It's just that Superman has
become a Super_Star_ and I don't
know if he can keep up.
MARTHA
What do you mean, 'he?' You (X)
speak as if Superman were someone
else.
(beat)
_You're_ Superman, Clark.
It's a simple statement, but it has a strong effect. Clark
sits down next to his mother.
CLARK
I guess I just feel like I'm
losing myself to the man in the
red, yellow, and blue suit.
Jonathan exchanges a look with his wife, puts his arm around
his son.
JONATHAN
It's the man beneath the suit
that we care about
(CONTINUED)
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Clark sighs, gives this some thought. Just then, the "Jack In
The Box" music stops playing, and up into the air pops... a
flying Superman. As the Kents duck for cover we...
CUT TO:
71 EXT. DOWNTOWN METROPOLIS STREET - DAY - SAME TIME 71
A Man, the same man that we saw outside the Morris house, and
still wearing a hat, sunglasses, and a trench coat, stands in
the shadow of a lamp post. As he steps into the sun to check
the time on his watch, he stands right beside a Wanted poster
on the lamp post, with his likeness on it. When he removes his
sunglasses, we see the man is HENRY BARNES. Just,. then, from
down the street, he sees what he's been waiting for.
72 EXT. DOWNTOWN METROPOLIS STREET - BARNES' P.O.V. 72
A bus from Met Max Prison, carrying inmates, turns the corner.
73 BARNES 73
removes a gun from a paper bag, then something else -- an
invisibility suit -- and starts to put it on. As he does so,
_HIS BODY BEGINS TO DISAPPEAR_ right in front of us.
74 THE BUS 74
slows to a stop at a Stop Sign. Suddenly, the doors to the bus
are opened by an Invisible Force. From inside, we HEAR a SHOT
RING OUT, then shouts of fear... turning into shouts of freedom
as one by one the Prisoners emerge.
CUT TO:
75 INT. DAILY PLANET PIT - DAY 75
The staff, including Perry, Jimmy, Lois, Cat, and Clark gather
around the television monitor.
LINDA MONTOYA (ON TV)
The city is gripped with fear
today. The Invisible Man has
struck again, freeing fifteen of
the nation's most vicious
criminals who were en route to
Metropolis Maximum Security
Prison.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
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Clark sighs, gives this some thought. Just then, the "Jack in
The Box" music stops playing and up in the air pops... a
flying Superman. As the Kents duck for cover, we
CUT TO
71 71
thru OMITTED thru
74 74
75 INT. DAILY PLANET PIT - MORNING 75
The staff, including Perry, Jimmy, Lois, Cat, and Clark, gather.
around the television monitor.
LINDA MONTOYA (ON TV)
The city is gripped with fear
this morning after last night's
break-out at the Metropolis (X)
Penetentiary. The Invisible Man
freed an entire cell block
holding some of the nation's most
vicious criminals
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
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75 CONTINUED: 75
LINDA MONTOYA (CONT'D)
The driver of the bus sustained
a bullet wound but is said to be
in satisfactory condition. The
Police Commissioner urges the
people of Metropolis to remain
calm, but has ordered a ten p.m.
curfew for tonight. He asks all
citizens to make sure that all
windows and doors to their homes
are securely locked. For LexLu
Communication Hews, this is Linda
Montoya.
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shuts off the TV. The group is momentarily silenced with some
dreaded thoughts.
PERRY
An army of invisible criminals.
LOIS
Something even Superman can't
fight.
As Clark takes in the ramifications of this assessment we...
WIPE TO:
77 INT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE - DAY 77
Henry Barnes, now fully visible, meets with his "army" of six
of the inmates he freed the other night.
BARNES
With these suits, there's nothing
we can't do, no place we can't
get into.
FIRST CRIMINAL
I think I'll pay my ex-wife a
little visit.
BARNES
You're thinking small.
(beat)
All my life I've dreamt of
gold... beautiful, shiny gold.
Now it's ours for the taking.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
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75 CONTINUED: 75
LINDA MONTOYA (CONT'D)
The Police Commissioner urges the
people of Metropolis to remain
calm, but has ordered a ten p.m.
curfew for tonight. He asks all
citizens to make sure that all
windows and doors to their homes
are securely locked. For LexCom
News, this is Linda Montoya
76 JIMMY 76
shuts off the TV. The group is momentarily silenced with some
dreaded thoughts.
PERRY
Great shades of Elvis. An army (X)
of invisible criminals.
LOIS
Something even Superman can't
fight.
As Clark takes in the ramifications of this assessment, we...
WIPE TO:
77 INT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE - DAY 77
Henry Barnes, now fully visible, meets with his "army" of the
four inmates he freed the other night.
BARNES
With these suits, there's nothing
we can't do, no place we can't
get into.
(beat)
All my life I've dreamt of
gold... beautiful, shiny gold.
Now it's ours for the taking.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
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BARNES (CONT'D)
We're going back to the source,
and this time we're going to pull
it off.
(beat)
A billion dollars worth. And,
afterward, we just... disappear.
A small laugh, then the group are all laughing until we
WIPE TO:
78 INT. DAILY PLANET - PIT - EVENING 78
Lois and Clark have dozens of files and pieces of paper strewn
around the conference room; they've been at it all day and into
the evening.
LOIS
This is impossible. Even after
eliminating all the armed robbers
still in jail or accounted for
somewhere else, we've still got
hundreds of suspects.
CLARK
Let's go over it again. First,
he robs a jewelry store, then a
rare coin shop.
LOIS
Jewels? Collectors items?
Precious metals?
CLARK
(the dawning of an
idea)
But not _all_ precious metals.
Lois looks at him, then grabs a sheet of typed notes off the
desk.
LOIS
(reading)
A gold ring with emerald stone,
gold chains, gold brooch, gold
coins.
CLARK
Gold. He steals gold.
(CONTINUED)
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BARNES (CONT'D)
We're going back to the source,
and this time we're going to pull
it off.
(beat)
A billion dollars worth. And,
afterward, we just... disappear.
A small laugh, then the group are all laughing until we...
WIPE TO:
78 INT. DAILY PLANET - CONFERENCE ROOM - EVENING 78
Lois and Clark have dozens of files and pieces of paper strewn (X)
around the conference room; they've been at it all day and into
the evening.
LOIS
This is impossible. Even after
eliminating all the armed robbers
still in jail or accounted for
somewhere else, we've still got
hundreds of suspects.
CLARK
Let's go over it again. First,
he robs a jewelry store, then a
rare coin shop.
LOIS
Jewels? Collectors items?
Precious metals?
CLARK
(the dawning of an
idea)
But not _all_ precious metals.
Lois looks at him, then grabs a sheet of typed notes off the
desk.
LOIS
(reading)
A gold ring with emerald stone,
gold chains, gold brooch, gold
coins...
CLARK
Gold. He steals gold.
(CONTINUED)
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LOIS
(yells out)
Jimmy!
CUT TO:
79 INT. CONFERENCE ROOM - LATER 79
Jimmy is there, referring to an old newspaper article.
JIMMY
'Golden Boy' Barnes and his gang
all went down for the last job
they pulled. Several of them
were on the bus that he
hijacked the other day.
Lois and Clark jump for joy.
LOIS
We've got him!
CLARK
(calming down)
But how can we find him?
JIMMY
He's bound to strike again.
CLARK
But where?
LOIS
I know exactly where.
Jimmy and Clark stare at Lois, who is holding the paper that
Jimmy referred to earlier. She turns the front page toward
them.
80 CU - NEWSPAPER HEADLINE 80
It reads: "Robbery at the Metropolis Gold Repository Foiled".
Beneath that: "Golden Boy Barnes and His Gang to Serve Time."
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81 INT. CLARK KENT'S LOFT - NIGHT 81
Clark opens the door and enters, Lois right behind him, turns
on a light. Alan is fast asleep on the sofa. Clark moves
toward him...
(CONTINUED)
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CLARK
Poor guy. Hasn't slept in a
week.
LOIS
Well, let him be, then. We'll
wait awhile. I don't know if he
can help anyway.
CLARK
I'll make some tea.
TIME CUT TO:
82 INT. CLARK'S APARTMENT TERRACE/ROOFTOP - LATER 82
Lois and Clark sit outside on the rooftop, sipping tea.
LOIS
(re: the tea)
Nice.
CLARK
Lapsang Suchang. My mother used
to make me tea and raisin scones
when I was feeling bad. Years
later, I had them for high tea at
the London Savoy, but it never
tasted as good.
Lois walks over to the roof edge, stares out at the sky.
LOIS
When we were little, Lucy and I'd
play a game -- we'd ask each
other, 'What would you rather be
able to do -- fly, or be
invisible?'
CLARK
And you chose...
LOIS
Invisible. I wished I could walk
through all those closed doors.
I guess I still do.
CLARK
And what do you think you'll find
there, behind those closed doors?
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CLARK
Poor guy. Hasn't slept in a
week.
LOIS
Well, let him be, then. We'll
wait awhile. I don't know if he
can help anyway.
CLARK
I'll make some tea.
TIME CUT TO:
82 INT. CLARK'S APARTMENT TERRACE/ROOFTOP - LATER 82
Lois and Clark sit outside on the rooftop, sipping tea. It's (X)
a windy night, the storm brewing once again.
LOIS
(re: the tea)
Nice.
CLARK
Lapsang Suchang. My mother used
to make me tea and raisin scones
when I was feeling bad. Years
later, I had them for tea at the (X)
London Savoy, but it never tasted
as good.
Lois walks over to the roof edge, stares out at the sky.
LOIS
When we were little, Lucy and I'd
play a game -- we'd ask each
other, 'What would you rather be
able to do -- fly, or be
invisible?'
CLARK
And you chose...
LOIS
Invisible. I wished I could walk
through all those closed doors.
I guess I still do.
CLARK
And what do you think you'll find
there, behind those closed doors?
(CONTINUED)
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LOIS
I don't know. Something
different, wonderful... something
I don't have, or can't have.
(beat)
So, what about you?
CLARK
Huh?
LOIS
Invisible? Or fly?
Clark stands, walks over to the roof eave to join her.
CLARK
Fly.
LOIS
Really?
CLARK
Yeah.
LOIS
I never thought I'd say this,
Clark. But we have something in
common.
CLARK
(close to her)
What's that?
LOIS
Superman. You want to fly like
him. I want to fly... right into
his arms.
If only she knew how close she really was. On them, we...
FADE OUT:
_END OF ACT THREE_
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LOIS
I don't know. Something
different, wonderful... something
I don't have, or can't have.
(beat)
So, what about you?
CLARK
Huh?
LOIS
Invisible? or fly?
Clark stands, walks over to the roof eave to join her.
CLARK
Fly.
LOIS
Really?
CLARK
Yeah.
LOIS
I never thought I'd say this,
Clark. But we have something in
common.
CLARK
(close to her)
What's that?
LOIS
Superman. You want to fly _like_ (X)
him. I want to fly _with_ him.
If only she knew how close she really was. on them, we...
FADE OUT:
_END OF ACT THREE_
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_ACT FOUR_
FADE IN:
83 INT. CLARK KENT'S LOFT - MORNING 83
We PAN to find Alan snoring on the sofa, and Lois, still fully
dressed minus her shoes, also fast asleep on the futon in the
sleeping area. Clark's nowhere to be seen.
84 ON LOIS 84
A shadow falls over her face and the change in light causes her
to shift position and slowly open her eyes. As she does so,
the thing she sees causes them to open wider and wider...
85 LOIS' P.O.V. - SUPERMAN 85
stands in front of her, his cape waving in the soft morning
breeze.
86 LOIS 86
sits up, in awe and wonder...
LOIS
Superman!
SUPERMAN
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to wake
you. I ran into Clark at the
Courthouse and he told me...
LOIS
Clark -- where is he?
SUPERMAN
Hall of Records, something about
researching the past activity of
Barnes' gang. Anyway, Clark said
you could use my help.
Lois stands to face her hero, letting an ounce of insecurity
show.
LOIS
Superman... I'm so happy to see
you. I've been trying to get you
to notice me, but you've been so
busy. I was afraid that I'd
become just another face in the
crowd.
(CONTINUED)
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_ACT FOUR_
FADE IN:
83 INT. CLARK KENT'S LOFT - MORNING 83
We PAN to find Alan snoring on the sofa, and Lois still fully
dressed minus her shoes, also fast asleep on the futon in the
sleeping area. Clark's nowhere to be seen.
84 ON LOIS 84
A shadow falls over hr face and the change in the light causes her
to shift position and slowly opens her eyes. As she does so,
the thing she sees causes them to open wider and wider...
85 LOIS' P.O.V. - SUPERMAN 85
stands in front of her, his cape waving in the soft morning
breeze.
86 LOIS 86
sits up, in awe and wonder...
LOIS
Superman!
SUPERMAN
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to wake
you. I ran into Clark at the
Courthouse and he told me...
LOIS
Did Clark leave? What's he doing
at the courthouse?
SUPERMAN
Hall of Records, something about
researching the past activity of
Barnes' gang. Anyway, Clark said
you could use my help.
LOIS
We can.
SUPERMAN
You know, Lois, you don't have to
bid for my attention.
Lois stands to face her hero.
(CONTINUED)
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Superman softly touches her cheek with his hand.
SUPERMAN
You'll always be special to me,
Lois.
LOIS
I will?
SUPERMAN
Of course. you're the first
woman that...
(beat, covering)
... interviewed me.
ALAN MORRIS (0.S.)
I don't believe my eyes. Is that
really Superman?
Lois and Superman turn to see Alan standing behind them.
SUPERMAN
Good morning, Alan. I'm here to
help. First, I need some
information from you.
ALAN MORRIS
Anything.
The men walk back toward the sofa. Lois is right behind them,
smoothing down her wrinkled outfit. Superman sits down on the
sofa next to Alan.
SUPERMAN
Clark filled me in about Barnes
and the Gold Repository. My
problem is, even if they show up
there, I still can't see them.
LOIS
Even with your x-ray vision?
SUPERMAN
No. Alan, is there anything else
you can tell us that might help?
ALAN MORRIS
I don't think so.
LOIS
(prompting)
You got the idea from a
flourescent light bulb...
(CONTINUED)
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LOIS
You saw me there? I didn't think (X)
you noticed me. (X)
(beat, softly)
I was afraid that I'd become just (X)
another face in the crowd.
Superman softly touches her cheek with his hand.
SUPERMAN
You'll always be special to me,
Lois.
LOIS
I will?
SUPERMAN
Of course. You're the first
woman that...
(beat, covering)
... interviewed me.
ALAN MORRIS (O.S.)
I don't believe my eyes. Is that
really Superman?
Lois and Superman turn to see Alan standing behind them.
SUPERMAN
Good morning, Alan. I need some
information from you.
ALAN MORRIS
Anything.
Just then, the phone rings and Superman is quickly across the
room to answer it.
SUPERMAN
(into phone)
Hello? Oh, yes... Clark.
(to Lois)
It's Clark Kent.
(back to phone)
Yes, they're both fine. All
right, I'll tell her. Thank you.
He hangs up.
LOIS
What'd he want?
SUPERMAN
He said he'll... be awhile.
(CONTINUED)
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LOIS
Good. Uh, I mean, let him take
his time.
CUT TO:
86A INT. KENT FARM - LIVING ROOM - SAME TIME 86A
Martha is still holding the receiver, very confused, hangs up (X)
when she hears the dial tone. Then, she picks up the phone
again, stars to re-dial, thinks the better of it, hangs up.
BACK TO
86B INT. CLARK KENT'S LOFT - SAME TIME 86B
Superman sits down on the sofa next to Alan (X)
SUPERMAN
Clark filled me in about Barnes
and the Gold Repository. My
problem is, even if they show up
there, I can't see them.
LOIS
Even with your x-ray vision?
SUPERMAN
No, because I still need visible
light. Alan, is there anything
else you can tell us that might
help?
ALAN MORRIS
I don't think so.
LOIS
(prompting)
You got the idea from a
florescent light bulb...
(CONTINUED)
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ALAN MORRIS
Yes, but I guess I never really
thought about trying to make an
invisible suit visible.
LOIS
There must be a way.
SUPERMAN
Yeah, there is.
(beat)
I'll just turn on the light.
Before they can react, the phone rings and Superman is quickly
across the room to answer it.
SUPERMAN (CONT'D)
(into phone)
Hello? Oh, yes... Clark.
(to Lois)
It's Clark Kent.
(back to phone)
Yes, they're both fine. All
right, I'll tell her. Thank you.
He hangs up.
LOIS
What'd he want?
SUPERMAN
He said he'll... be awhile.
LOIS
Good. Uh, I mean, let him take
his time.
CUT TO:
87 INT. KENT FARM - LIVING ROOM - SAME TIME 87
Martha is still holding the receiver, very confused, hangs up
when she hears the dial tone. Then, she picks up the phone
again, starts to re-dial, thinks the better of it, hangs up.
BACK TO:
88 INT. CLARK KENT'S LOFT - SAME TIME 88
The phone rings again. Superman quickly picks it up once more.
(CONTINUED)
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86B CONTINUED: 86B
ALAN MORRIS
Yes, but I guess I never really
thought about trying to make an
invisible suit visible.
LOIS
There must be a away.
SUPERMAN
(a revelation) (X)
Yes, there is.
Superman is headed out the back door to the roof.
(CONTINUED)
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88 CONTINUED: 88
SUPERMAN
(into phone)
Hello? Uh, no, who's this
calling? Just a minute. Lois,
it's Jimmy.
Lois takes the phone.
LOIS
What's up? When?! I'll call you
back.
(hanging up and turning
to Superman)
They're there. The silent alarm
at Fort Metropolis has just
sounded.
Superman is already headed out the back door to the roof. Lois
watches him leave. A beat, then she grabs Alan and they're out
the front door. On their exit we...
WIPE TO:
89 EXT. FORT METROPOLIS - DAY 89
The Metropolis police and their equivalent-to-SWAT-team have
surrounded the massive old building's perimeter. Lois and Alan
arrive in a taxi. Lois sees Henderson, crosses the police line
to run up to him.
LOlS
Henderson -- what's going on?
HENDERSON
Lois, get back. You're going to
get yourself killed.
She's not moving. Henderson knows her well enough not to
argue.
LOIS
Guards inside?
HENDERSON
(nodding)
They've taken two of them as
hostages. One of them is
wounded, pretty bad off.
(beat, pointing)
We sent some of our men in the
front, but they were hit with a
blast of gunfire out of nowhere.
Ambulance just left.
(CONTINUED)
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86B CONTINUED: 86B
LOIS
Where're you going?
SUPERMAN
To turn on the lights.
Lois and Alan exchange a glance, watch Superman leave. Lois
looks at the invisibility suit, grabs it, starts walking out.
ALAN MORRIS
Oh, no. Not without me you
don't.
LOIS
(re: suit)
Got a spare?
ALAN MORRIS
Of course.
(beat)
One size fits all.
A beat, then Lois grabs Alan and they're out the front door.
On their exit we...
WIPE TO:
86C EXT. FORT METROPOLIS - TO ESTABLISH ONLY 86C
A massive old structure on the outskirts of the city. (X)
87 87
thru OMITTED thru
89 89
89A INT. FORT METROPOLIS - CORRIDOR LEADING TO VAULT - DAY 89A
We move with an Invisible Lois and Alan down the corridor.
INVISIBLE ALAN MORRIS
Psst! Lois!
INVISIBLE LOIS
(in a whisper)
What?
INVISIBLE ALAN MORRIS
Where are you?
INVISIBLE LOIS
I'm right here. Take my hand.
(CONTINUED)
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89A CONTINUED: 89A
INVISIBLE ALAN MORRIS
I don't know about this, Ms.
Lane. This could be very
dangerous.
INVISIBLE LOIS
Danger is my business, Alan.
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89 CONTINUED: 89
LOIS
So... what can we do?
HENDERSON
If only we knew what was going on
in there. How many, how much
fire power? But... we're
helpless out here, Lois. There's
nothing we _can_ do.
Lois looks at Henderson, glances back to Alan, shyly standing
back and holding the... suit. On Lois, the wheels turning,
we...
WIPE TO:
90 EXT. PHOSPHORUS MINE - FROM THE AIR - SUPERMAN'S POV 90
Superman _FLIES_ over a group of low-lying mountains. He _PAUSES
IN MID-AIR_ to focus on the ground below. The image pixilates
to:
91 CU - SIGN BY MINE ENTRANCE 91
"Jackson Phosphorus."
92 ON SUPERMAN 92
As he descends toward the mine, we...
WIPE TO:
93 EXT. FORT METROPOLIS - DAY - SAME TIME 93
Lois steps behind some bushes to quietly slip into the
invisible suit.
LOIS
I have to get in there so I can
tell Henderson what's going on.
ALAN MORRIS
I don't know about this, Ms.
Lane. This could be very
dangerous.
LOIS
Danger is my business, Alan.
Don't worry about me.
(CONTINUED)
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90 EXT. PHOSPHORUS MINE - FROM THE AIR - SUPERMAN'S POV 90
Superman FLIES over a group of low-lying mountains. He PAUSES
IN MID-AIR to focus on the ground below. The image pixilates
to:
91 CU - SIGN BY MINE ENTRANCE 91
"Jackson Phosphorus."
92 ON SUPERMAN 92
As he descends toward the mine, we...
WIPE TO:
93 OMITTED 93
94 INT. FORT METROPOLIS - CORRIDOR - SAME-TIME 94
The Invisible Lois and Alan approach the vault room, hear (X)
voices inside. The door is ajar and they gently push it open
even further.
95 INT. FORT METROPOLIS - VAULT ROOM - LOIS AND ALAN'S P.O.V. - DAY 95
Henry Barnes' gang loads the gold bullion into invisible sacks.
Some of the gang, including Henry Barnes, are visible ONLY FROM
THE WAIST UP. A Male and Female Guard are slumped on the
floor, one with a head wound, guarded by a member of the gang.
96 INT. FORT METROPOLIS - CORRIDOR - MOMENTS LATER 96
We move back down the hallway with the invisible Lois and Alan.
(CONTINUED)
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93 CONTINUED: 93
ALAN MORRIS
Let _me_ go. I'm the one who
started this whole thing.
LOIS
Stay here.
She's finished putting on the suit, but before she activates
it, we...
WIPE TO:
THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE FORT - LOIS P.O.V. - DAY - SAME TIME
The front door to the fort opens slightly as an invisible Lois
enters.
94 INT. FORT METROPOLIS - CORRIDOR LEADING TO VAULT - DAY 94
We move with the Invisible Lois down the corridor. We hear
VOICES coming from a room up ahead.
95 INT. FORT METROPOLIS - VAULT ROOM - LOIS' P.O.V. - DAY 95
Henry Barnes' gang loads the gold bullion into invisible sacks.
Some of the gang, including Henry Barnes, are visible _ONLY FROM
THE WAIST UP_. A Male and Female Guard are slumped on the
floor, one with a head wound, guarded by a member of the gang.
96 INT. FORT METROPOLIS - CORRIDOR - MOMENTS LATER 96
We move back down the hallway with the invisible Lois, when...
INVISIBLE ALAN MORRIS
Psst! Lois!
INVISIBLE LOIS
Who's that?
INVISIBLE ALAN MORRIS
It's me, Alan!
INVISIBLE LOIS
I told you to stay...
INVISIBLE ALAN MORRIS
I came to help.
(CONTINUED)
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96 CONTINUED: 96
INVISIBLE LOIS
Let's get out of here.
(beat)
And will you _please_ take your
hand off my thigh!
INVISIBLE ALAN MORRIS
Thigh? I'm not touching your
thigh.
A beat of noticeable silence and then...
INVISIBLE LOIS
Uh oh.
97 INT. FORT METROPOLIS VAULT - MOMENTS LATER 97
A visible Lois and Alan now stand before a visible Barnes and
his group. The two Guards are kept at bay with guns trained on
them.
HENRY BARNES
This should work out perfectly.
(beat)
I can see tomorrow's headline:
"Invisible Man Found Dead Along
With Hostages and the Daily
Planet's Star Reporter."
Barnes nods and his gang begins to exit the vault room. When
they've gone, Barnes begins to close the door, turns to smile
at Lois.
HENRY BARNES (CONT'D)
By the way, did you know this
room is air-tight? Something
about the oxygen affecting the
gold. With the door shut, I'd
guess there's only about two
minutes left of air in here, so,
if I were you, I'd say my
prayers.
LOIS
(still defiant)
I'll say one for you, but it
won't help.
Barnes laughs, starts to shut the door.
HENRY BARNES
(with a wink)
I'll be seeing you.
(CONTINUED)
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96 CONTINUED: 96
INVISIBLE LOIS
Let's get out of here. We've got to
call the police.
(beat)
And will you please take your hand
off my thigh!
INVISIBLE ALAN MORRIS
Thigh? I'm not touching your thigh.
A beat of noticeable silence and then...
INVISIBLE LOIS
Uh oh.
97 INT. FORT METROPOLIS VAULT - MOMENTS LATER 97
A visible Lois and Alan now stand before a visible Barnes and
his group. Two Guards are kept at bya with guns trained on them.
HENRY BARNES
This should work out perfectly.
(beat)
I can see tomorrow's headline:
"Invisible Man Found Dead Along With
Hostages and the Daily Planet's Star
Reporter."
Barnes nods and his gang begins to exit the vault room. When
they've gone, Barnes begins to close the door, turns to smile at
Lois.
HENRY BARNES (CONT'D)
By the way, did you know this room is
air-tight? With the door (X)
shut, I'd guess there's only about
two minutes left of air in here, so
if I were you, I'd say my prayers.
LOIS
(still defiant)
I'll say one for you, but it won't
help.
Barnes laughs, starts to shut the door.
(CONTINUED)
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97 CONTINUED: 97
HENRY BARNES
(with a wink)
I'll be seeing you.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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97 CONTINUED: 97
Barnes slams the door to the vault and locks it from the
outside
Lois bangs on the door, screams, looks around for another exit --
there is none. Alan, Lois, and the two guards sit close
together. Lois tries to muster a valiant smile to keep all of
their spirits up, but the air is already getting thin.
Disconsolate, Lois utters her earlier words with complete
disgust.
LOIS
'Danger is my business.'
CUT TO:
98 EXT. FORT METROPOLIS - SAME TIME 98
The SWAT teams are at the ready, but are unable to see the _ARMY
OF INVISIBLE MEN_ who come out shooting. The SWAT team duck
down behind their cars.
HENDERSON
Hold your fire. They may have
hostages.
Then, from above, a rain of a finely-ground, powdery substance
begins to fall over the whole area.
99 ONE GUNMAN 99
As the powder coats him, he becomes visible: the suit glows
red. He looks up.
100 ON THE ROOF OF FORT METROPOLIS 100
Superman stands there, emptying the last of a pile of sacks
stamped "Jackson Phosphorus" and carefully _BLOWING_ the powder
to cover the street area below.
101 HENDERSON 101
From where he stands, all five gang members are now glowing
red: easily visible. The SWAT team train their weapons on the
gang.
(CONTINUED)
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(X)
97 CONTINUED: 97
Barnes slams the door to the vault and locks it from the
outside.
Lois bangs on the door, screams, looks around for another exit --
there is none. Alan, Lois, and the two guards sit close
together. Lois tries to muster a valiant smile to keep all of
their spirits up, but the air is already getting thin.
Disconsolate, Lois utters her earlier words with complete
disgust.
LOIS
'Danger is my business.'
CUT TO:
98 EXT. FORT METROPOLIS - SAME TIME 98
Detective Burke, the Metropolis Police and their equivalent-to-
SWAT-team have surrounded the massive old building perimeter.
The fort door opens. The police are at the ready, but do not
see the ARMY OF INVISIBLE MEN who come out. An over-anxious
SWAT team member FIRES.
BURKE
Hold your fire! They may have
hostages.
But, it's too late. The invisible gang starts firing back.
Burke and his squad are at a terrible loss, being shot at, but
unable to return the fire. Then, from above, a rain of a
finely-ground, powdery substance begins to fall over the whole
area.
99 BARNES 99
As the powder coats him, he becomes visible: the suit glows
red. He looks up.
100 ON THE ROOF OF FORT METROPOLIS 100
Superman stands there, emptying the last of a pile of sacks
stamped "Jackson Phosphorus" and carefully _BLOWING_ the powder
to cover the street area below.
100A BARNES 100A
Starts to run, but suddenly, Superman appears in front of him.
Barnes _FIRES_ directly into Superman's chest, but the _BULLETS_
_BOUNCE OFF_.
(CONTINUED)
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100A CONTINUED: 100A
SUPERMAN
Nice to see you, Barnes. (X)
(X)
Superman takes his weapon and _BENDS IT_, then leads Barnes away.
101 BURKE 101
From where he stands, all-five gang members are now glowing
blue-red: easily visible. The SWAT team train their weapons on
the gang.
(CONTINUED)
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101 CONTINUED: 101
HENDERSON
Drop your weapons!
(to the man at his
side)
Talk about being caught red-
handed.
_SUPERMAN SWOOPS DOWN_, landing in front of Henderson.
SUPERMAN
Where's Lois Lane?
HENDERSON
I don't know. She was here a
minute ago.
Suddenly worried, Superman looks around, then _HEARS_ Lois inside
the Fort, calling for him. He's through the front door in a
flash.
CUT TO:
102 INT. FORT METROPOLIS - THE VAULT ROOM - SAME TIME 102
Lois, Alan and the Guards are gasping for air. They can't make
it much longer.
LOIS
Superman... where are you?
The door to the vault comes _crashing open_. Suddenly Lois is in
Superman's arms. The police are right behind, taking out the
injured guards and Alan.
103 EXT. FORT METROPOLIS - MOMENTS LATER 103
Superman, carrying Lois, exits the building just as Henry
Barnes and his gang are being handcuffed and loaded into police
cars.
LOIS
How did you know how to make them
visible?
SUPERMAN
Flourescent light.
(beat)
In a flourescent lightbulb,
invisible light becomes visible
by passing it through a coating
of phosphorus.
(CONTINUED)
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101 CONTINUED: 101
BURKE
Drop your weapons!
(to the man at his
side)
Talk about being caught red-
handed.
Superman hands Barnes over to Burke. (X)
SUPERMAN
Where's Lois Lane?
BURKE
Lois? Is she here?
Superman looks around, then HEARS Lois inside the Fort, calling
for him. He's through the front door in a flash.
CUT TO:
102 INT. FORT METROPOLIS - THE VAULT ROOM - SAME TIME 102
Lois, Alan and the Guards are gasping for air. They can't make
it much longer.
LOIS
Superman... where are you?
Just then, Superman crashes through the concrete wall to the
vault room. Suddenly Lois is in superman's arms. The police
are right behind, taking out the injured guards and Alan.
103 EXT. FORT METROPOLIS - MOMENTS LATER 103
Superman, carrying Lois, exits the building just as Henry
Barnes and his gang are being handcuffed and loaded into police
cars.
LOIS
How did you know how to make them
visible?
SUPERMAN
Florescent light.
(beat)
In a florescent lightbulb,
invisible light becomes visible
by passing it through a coating
of phosphorus.
(CONTINUED)
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103 CONTINUED: 103
Lois is happily taking in the fresh air. Superman sets her
down on the ground.
LOIS
That's the second time you've
saved my life.
SUPERMAN
Glad to be of service.
Superman is about to fly, but...
MURRAY (O.S.)
Supe! You were terriffic!
They turn to see Murray Brown standing there, holding a
document.
MURRAY (CONT'D)
You want it in writing, right?
Here's the emmis. _World_ _wide_
_merchandising_ _rights_. I'm
talkin' movies, I'm talkin'
miniseries, I'm talkin' music
videos, I'm talkin' comic books,
I'm talkin' action figures. But,
you call the shots. Quality
control is Murray Brown's middle
name. You don't like it, we
don't do it. How can you turn
down a deal like that?
SUPERMAN
I can't.
LOIS
(aghast)
You can't?
SUPERMAN
But, all proceeds go to charity.
MURRAY
Great touch.
Superman starts to fly. Murray calls after him, suddenly
concerned.
MURRAY (CONT'D)
That wouldn't include my
commission, would it?
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103 CONTINUED: 103
Lois is happily taking in the fresh air. Superman sets her
down on the ground.
LOIS
That's the second time you've
saved my life.
SUPERMAN
Glad to be of service.
Superman is about to fly, but...
MURRAY (O.S.)
Supe! You were terrific! (X)
They turn to see Murray Brown standing there, holding a document.
MURRAY (CONT'D)
You want it in writing, right?
Here's the emmis. World wide
merchandising rights. I'm
talkin' movies, I'm talkin'
miniseries, I'm talkin' music
videos, I'm talkin' comic books,
I'm talkin, action figures. But,
you call the shots. Quality
control is Murray Brown's middle
name. You don't like it, we
don't do it. How can you turn
down a deal like that?
SUPERMAN
I can't.
LOIS
(aghast)
You can't?
SUPERMAN
But, all proceeds go to charity.
MURRAY
Great touch.
Superman starts to fly. Murray calls after him, suddenly
concerned.
MURRAY (CONT'D)
That wouldn't include my
commission, would it?
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104 EXT. ALAN MORRIS HOUSE - TO ESTABLISH ONLY 104
105 INT. ALAN MORRIS HOUSE - BASEMENT - DAY 105
Alan, wife Helene, and Lois and Clark are gathered.
ALAN MORRIS
I destroyed the suits, all my
notes.
107
CLARK
Are you going back to your job?
ALAN MORRIS
I got a new one. Something very
exciting.
(proudly)
Vice President, Research and
Development for Luthor
Technologies.
Clark reacts to hearing Luthor's name.
CLARK
Congratulations.
Lois turns to Helene.
LOIS
I'm so glad the two of you are
back together.
Helene looks around, whispers something into Lois' ear. Lois,
eyes widen.
LOIS (CONT'D)
(surprised)
He did?
HELENE
Yes. Alan's his old self again.
Thank you for bringing him home. 108
Helene moves to her husband and they kiss.
ALAN MORRIS
Guess I don't need to be
invisible to be visible any more.
CLARK
You never did, Alan.
(recalling his father's
words)
It was the man under the suit
that Helene cared about.
(CONTINUED)
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105 CONTINUED: 105
Alan shakes Clark's hand. On their exit upstairs we
WIPE TO:
106 EXT. DAILY PLANET - NIGHT - TO ESTABLISH ONLY 106
107 INT. DAILY PLANET - THE PIT - NIGHT 107
Lois and Clark are busy writing the story at their respective
desks. Lois stops typing, prints a page out, walks over to
Clark's desk, sits on the edge, hands him the sheet.
LOIS
I think we should lead with this.
CLARK
(scanning the page)
Nice work.
Lois nods, then can't help herself...
LOIS
You know, Clark, not that I'm one
of those people who revel in
saying, 'I told you so'...
CLARK
Uh huh.
LOIS
... but I hope you've learned
your lesson. There is no such
thing as an invisible man.
Lois stares at Clark, looking for confirmation. She gets none.
She shrugs, walks back toward her desk.
108 ON CLARK 108
He leans back in his chair, looks at Lois across the way, nose
to the grindstone.
CLARK
(softly)
Yes there is, Lois. Yes there
is.
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