"(in voice-over)1920.For the first two weeks of the year, men can still get a drink more or less publically, because although the 18th Amendment is in effect, the law has no eeth.As MacCaulay hurriedly left, he wished them both a "Merry Christmas." Nora was ired of the Christmas spirit:The next person who says Merry Christmas to me, I""ll kill ""em.Its nominations for director (Vincente Minnelli) and Film Editing were unrewarded.Gene Kelly received an Honorary Award from the Academy the same year, presumably for his contributions to this film - it was presented "in appreciation of his versatility as an actor, singer, director and dancer, and specifically for his brilliant achievements in the art of choreography on film.I""ve been trying to take care of him but I guess I never earned enough to buy the things for him that other boys have.Villainous arch-nemesis and career criminal Lex Luthor (Kevin Spacey) was first introduced (off-screen) speaking to frail and wealthy widow Gertrude Vanderworth (Noel Neill, who portrayed Lois Lane in 78 episodes of the TV showAdventures of Supermanfrom 1953-1958).