“Flying cape” used in 1978 and 1981 Superman movies

Description:	With his superhuman strength, flying ability and X-ray vision, Superman has remained a popular superhero across generations. His first appearance was in June of 1938 in DC Comics Action Comics. In 1978 actor Christopher Reeve brought the comic book superhero to life in a film called “Superman, The Movie.” Three more movies followed in the 1980s, cementing the image of Reeve as the Man of Steel for a generation of moviegoers. This cape was used to film flying sequences in the first two Superman movies. The special methods for suspending and flying actor Chistopher Reeve won a special Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, because, as the tag line claimed, the movie made you believe a man can fly. The wardrobe department produced 40 Superman costumes and six capes for Reeve to wear in the filming of Superman. If a costume became stained, soiled, snagged or wrinkled, it was immediately replaced. After its use in Superman II, the cape was given to Disney/Epcot with intentions for re-designing it for the TV show Superboy.
Source:	http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/47
Collection:	The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Rights:	https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/;
Copyright:	Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0);
Subjects:	Superman (Fictitious character) Superheroes Reeve, Christopher, 1952- Costume 1970s 1980s Cinematography -- Special effects

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