《》Storyline
A second inter-title presented a condensed version of the film's central story line:Man - puny but irresistible - encroaching forever on Nature's vastnesses, gradually, very gradually wresting away her strange secrets, subduing her fierce elements - conquers the earth!This is the story of a woman who came into the domain of the winds -The Opening Dusty and Desolate Train Ride:The film opened with a distant establishing shot - a view of a train crossing a prairie ("the domain of the winds"), with dust and smoke trailing behind.When Superman arrived on the outer balcony, Lois saw her opportunity to impress the superhero, although after he was introduced to Lacy, Superman noticed her "attractive outfit.As all the pupils, each wearing a hat, file into a building for an all-school assembly, they carry on the time-honored tradition of the British boys' school called 'call-over." He asks, dubiously: "Have you everhandledan outboard boat?" She responds confidently: "Oh, of course.Venkman, we believe that the purpose of science is to serve mankind.You, however, seem to regard science as some kind of dodge or hustle.Your theories are the worst kind of popular ripe, your methods are sloppy and your conclusions are highly questionable.