While in Metropolis with Clark Kent, Jonathan Kent is saved from an uncontrolled lorry by a very fast teenager, Bart Allen (Kyle Gallner), who also pickpockets his wallet. When they arrive back in Kent Farm, Bart is there waiting for Clark. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor buys a worthy manuscript with inscriptions in kryptonian, and he shows the unique document to Clark. Lana Lang discloses the secret of her tattoo to her boyfriend Jason Teague.
Director Jean Grémillon disavowed the released version, which included only 1400 meter of the originally filmed 2700 meter