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Superman 1978: Cemetery Scenes

…fictitious community of Smallville Kansas*. Fast forward to the present, and Team BIGDoer has paid this very site a visit recently, a couple times in fact. For one, it’s with Caped Wonder Superman Podcast members Jim Bowers and Jay Towers. What a grand time! Superman 1978: Cemetery Scenes – a… (Search hits: 1 in title, 19 in body, 0 in comments.)

Superman III Lana Lang House

Superman 3 Then & Now – Lana Lang’s

…Seen In: Superman III / Silver Streak. More things Super (done long ago so not as good)… Superman 3 then and now – bridge scene – the following scene. Superman 3 then and now – bar scenes – Evil Superman at the “Louie”! Superman 3 then and now – Smallville… (Search hits: 1 in title, 17 in body, 4 in comments.)

High River Train Station

As Seen In: Superman III / Silver Streak

…this school’s history. Even the school board itself seems to know little. Scroll down for photos and to comment. In Superman III, it’s said to be Smallville High, once attended by Clark Kent, Sup’s alter-ego, a “mild- mannered reporter” for the Daily Planet. In Superman the Movie (1978), the first… (Search hits: 1 in title, 13 in body, 0 in comments.)

Superman 1978 Locations

Superman 1978 – Earthquake!

…many other US locales. Superman is not unique in this case. A lot of other movies have Alberta doubling for somewhere south of the border. We haven’t run out of Superman locations to shoot these then and now posts, but the supply is dwindling. True, they’re not coming hard and… (Search hits: 1 in title, 12 in body, 6 in comments.)

Calgary NW Cul-de-sac

Superman 1978 Then & Now: Below the Dam

…in the film. See the sign? Cheeseburger to go please! And make it quick. This may be one of the last Superman 1978 Then & Nows we’ll do. We’ve shot them all already, or most I think (search Superman on this website and see – warning some cringe attempts in… (Search hits: 1 in title, 10 in body, 0 in comments.)

Superman House High River

Robertson House/Lana Lang House Superman III

…it, a church and school in High River, and the downtown core, also make an appearance in the film. See: Superman 3 then and now – Smallville. Help the Society If you’d like to view the Superman/Lana Lang House, please do so from across the street. There is no sidewalk… (Search hits: 1 in title, 9 in body, 5 in comments.)

Barons School

Barons School

…know more: Barons Alberty History, Superman 1978 Filming Locations and to see Superman places the Team’s visited in person, go here: Search BIGDoer.com: “Superman”. Y’all come back now, ya hear. They’re saying… ”Great stories and history!” David Downey. Taking you to school… Roland School. Netherhill Saskatchewan School. Bay Island One… (Search hits: 0 in title, 9 in body, 2 in comments.)

Alamo Concentrator

Coming Soon (2)!

…deserve a fresh take. Those old ones really aren’t that good. Plus we’ll post about our time with Jim and his co-conspirator radio host and news anchor Jay Towers of Detroit and our visit to Superman locations in the Alberta Badlands. Superman 1978: Cemetery Scenes. Jim and Jay host the… (Search hits: 0 in title, 8 in body, 0 in comments.)

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…Rotary Dumper Coal Mine Hoist House The Soviet Threat For Jim… Super S Drugs Crowsnest Pass Coal Mine Fan House Cabin in the Woods As Seen In: Superman III / Silver Streak Cody & The Noble Five Canadian Civil Defence Museum’s Alsask Dome Mount Saint Francis The Curious Castle House… (Search hits: 0 in title, 14 in body, 0 in comments.)

Creepy Abandoned Doll

Visiting with Ghosts

…As Seen In: Superman III / Silver Streak Cody & The Noble Five Canadian Civil Defence Museum’s Alsask Dome Mount Saint Francis The Curious Castle House GTC 2018 Day 2 After Hours @ Fort Steele BC España Day 9-10: Santiago! A Tour of Sandon BC Robertson House/Lana Lang House Superman (Search hits: 0 in title, 14 in body, 0 in comments.)

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Small Town Trek: High River

…left on Fifth Street. Along this stretch look for a distinctive turreted house on the right. This was Lana Lang’s place in Superman III and a few years back we were fortunate to get a tour (thanks Vera!). Here: Robertson House/Lana Lang House Superman III and also this: Superman 3… (Search hits: 0 in title, 6 in body, 0 in comments.)

CLC/FM H16-44 Locomotive

Stay Tuned

…since the ’70s) and some time to resolve. When we get a pinball (yes, yes, one day) we’ll keep Gary on speed dial. March 26th 2019, hallelujah, it’s here…YEGPIN 2018 (Edmonton Pinball & Arcade Expo). _____________ Knock, knock, is Lana Lang home? Seen in Superman 3, Lana Lang’s House. To… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 2 in comments.)

Little Church Drumheller AB

The Little Church

…(See: Superman 1978 cemetery scenes – then and now). Seems the producers were in the Drumheller area scouting out locations (here: Superman 1978 – Earthquake!) and may have used it for inspiration. The one in the film does look very similar…but then again, so do a lot of small churches…. (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 0 in comments.)

Great Beater Challenge 2023

Coming Soon (1)!

…to the original Superman franchise of the late ’70s/early ’80s. Many scenes were filmed in the Calgary area and Southern Alberta and we visited many of these locations about a decade ago. Those Then & Nows…well, frankly they suck…and we’re determined to reshoot as many as we can and update… (Search hits: 0 in title, 2 in body, 0 in comments.)

Dinosuar Valley Studios

Firebird 2015AD Then & Now

…it all.” Lila Cugini. More movie Then & Nows… Superman 1978 – Earthquake! – Filmed nearby. Brokeback Mountain then and now – Twist Ranch. Then and now – Wild Horse Hank. Journey of Natty Gann – reform school. If you wish more information on what you’ve seen here, by all… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Crocodile's Dilemma Motel

Lorne Malvo’s Motel Room

…looses in places. Still, visiting a location where some scenes were shot…that was awesome! Hope you had fun with us. Thanks Fraser and Michelle! They’re saying… ”Thank you both for all your hard work.” Lori Boschman. Movie locations… As Seen In: Superman III / Silver Streak. Brokeback Mountain then and… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

O Pindo Spain Lighthouse

España Day 10: Evening in O Pindo

…The World Cup is on and the streets are eerily empty, although we can hear the game from so many open windows. And the pubs are doing a good business. A payphone? And it’s being used! There’s something you don’t see everyday. If Superman ever finds himself here he’s got… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Forgotten Cemetery Alberta Badlands

Badlands Cemetery

…world. Overcome by feelings of loss…and of loneliness I hope someone remembers me when I venture out to the great beyond (via the down escalator I suspect). Keeping a cemetery theme… Calgary’s Best Walks #20 (sorta). Superman 1978 cemetery scenes – then and now. In Search of Mitford Alberta part… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Cessford Stone House

GTC 2017

…to keep it going. Scroll down for lots more photos and to comment. 4) Less and less of them each year, this strange thing called a pay phone. It’s a dinosaur in it own right. What’s Superman to do once they’re all gone? No dial tone here! 5) An old… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

CNR Viking Alberta

Exploring Viking

…texture! 6) Historic old brick building left, and in front a real anachronism in 2017, a honest to goodness old fashioned telephone booth. These are disappearing from the scene at an incredible rate. What’s Superman to do once they’re all gone? 7) “Valkcommen to Viking’s Troll Park!” The area was… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Scratchy Loto Tickets

High River Loop

…the canal – it’ll be paralleled for a time – at the very edge of town. Farmer’s fields to the right. Pass, all on the left, Lana Lang’s House (seen in Superman 3) behind a marsh, an RV storage yard (Haha, the “Shagging Wagon”), and a number of trailer parks…. (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Magee Home Wolseley

Wolseley Places Part One

…moved to it’s present location and has operated as a B&B ever since. Did I say we need to check it out? To see another house built in a similar “Queen Anne” style go here: Robertson House/Lana Lang House Superman III. 2) It also housed the Fire Department. 30) Rounding… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Mine Rotary Dumper

Coal Mine Rotary Dumper

…Pohl fellow – lock up your silverware when he’s about – doing his best Superman impersonation. He’s one of those snooty “film” photographers – you know, “those guys”. The cape actually helps shade the viewing screen so it can be seen better. Here he’s lining up the shot. His camera… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Autocar Coal Hauler

Autocar Coal Hauler

…Pass, AB. Article references and thanks: Ken P., Hank Superman, Hank’s Truck Forums, Autocar Trucks, Chrysler300Site.com. The vehicles seen are in a private collection. _________________________ BIGDoer.com: Doing it Different! Something to say in private? Click here to: Reach Us! NEWS! – First Timers – FAQ – Meet the Team BIGDoer.com… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Maillot Homes Castle House

The Curious Castle House

…on our business cards. More interesting homes, some lived in, some not… Robertson House/Lana Lang House Superman III – seen in the film. The Amazing Brady Mansion – once glorious, now abandoned. The Humble Miner’s Cottage – locked up since the 1980s. Peeling Paint and Lace Curtains – one day… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Parkland Townhomes Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat Then & Now – Parkland Apts

…saying… ”The subject matter is very interesting as it has provided me with ideas for places to film for my travel channel. Thanks for sharing these historic and abandoned places!” Alex Hunter. More T&Ns… Medicine Hat Then & Now – Ogilvie’s – Within sight of Parkland Apts. Superman 3 Then… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Missinglink Mountain Summit

Missinglink Mountain

…seem to share in the enthusiasm, however, and lacked the dignity of Simba. “What are you doing to me?!” And now we can’t get that damn song out of our heads…”It’s the circle of life…” To the east trees block the way but if you had Superman’s abilities to look… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Crowsnest Mtn

Saskatoon Mountain

…the operation. There’s still lots of mine-able material there and the whole thing a hot potato subject locally. Behind it’s a great wall of rock called the Livingstone Range and if you could peer through them (Superman could you know), you’d see the great plains. And so many wind turbines…. (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Bluebird Motel Postcard

Bluebird Motel Then & Now

…share the details of their subjects & share their awesome photography! Thank you!” Sandra Beaudoin. More like this… Wrentham Alberta 25 Years Apart – So much change! Superman 3 Then & Now – Lana Lang’s – The house in the movie – inside too. Calgary then and now – Civil… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

Old Church Hanna AB

5th Ave Hanna Alberta

…our photos for both! Superman 1978 – Earthquake! – a location from a popular movie. Calgary Transit then and now – #7 South Calgary run – little changed! If you wish more information on what you’ve seen here, by all means contact us! Date of Adventure: April 2019. Location: Hanna,… (Search hits: 0 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

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