The film helped make co-star Jean Arthur a prominent leading lady for the rest of the decade and into the 40s - it was the first of her three films for Capra.It was some time after the events of the first two films, about five years, during which time Superman had literally been forgotten.An almost completely new cast was assembled, except for actor George Chakiris (who played Riff, NOT Bernardo, in the London production).George Lucas, 142 minutesFilm Plot SummaryThe second science-fiction fantasy film opened with he series"" trademark scrolling roll-up text, disappearing into infinity in the stars as it described the time-period, after the display of the preface - "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.Maybe after their separation, he could find a more useful wife with traditional homemaking skills.And she could make him happy by finding a new, wealthy husband (pre-approved and in his "good graces") who might help him realize his ambitions - or offer him a business partnership.