The Penguin plots to manipulate Batman into inadvertently devising capers for him.The Penguin plots to manipulate Batman into inadvertently devising capers for him.The Penguin plots to manipulate Batman into inadvertently devising capers for him.
Alexander D'Arcy
- Shop Owner
- (as Alex D'Arcy)
Margaret Bacon
- Bank Customer
- (uncredited)
Dick Cherney
- Police Officer
- (uncredited)
William Dozier
- Narrator
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Joseph La Cava
- Police Officer
- (uncredited)
Mike Morelli
- Customer
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- Lorenzo Semple Jr.(uncredited)
- Bob Kane
- William Dozier(uncredited)
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe story for this adventure is taken from Ed Herron's Penguin story in Batman 169 (Feb 1965), "Partners in Plunder". The only addition by the show's producers was the sub-plot involving Hollywood star Dawn Robbins (Leslie Parrish). The rest follows the comic book story closely.
- GoofsWhen Batman puts the faulty umbrellas under the asbestos blanket and they begin going off, a wire can be seen holding the blanket.
- Quotes
Dick Grayson: Oh, heck! What's the use of learning French anyway?
Bruce Wayne: Dick, I am surprised at you. Language is the key to world peace. If we all spoke each other's tongues, perhaps the scourge of war would be ended forever.
Dick Grayson: Gosh, Bruce, yes. I'll get these darn verbs if they kill me.
Featured review
An Unprecedented Demand for Umbrellas
The penguin waddles in!
Obviously this Episode is Most notable for introducing us to the inimitable Penguin. Played spectacularly with a lovely waddle and a disturbing umbrella fetish. I was worried he might break his teeth chewing on his cigarette holder so hard. I love his gorgeous purple hat.
Bird themed wordplay is all over this one. I like the use of carrier pigeons and penguins. He's definitely an avian archcriminal.
Umbrella shops seem to be a big deal in Gotham City. I can't believe three umbrella factories were recently opened in the area. Is the Joker constantly releasing toxic rain onto the populace or something? The sheer amount of umbrellas on display throughout this episode is a sight to behold in itself.
The duo rightly figure out that the Penguin is not a reformed man. But they don't realise he hasn't yet devised a scheme, he's relying on Batman to help with that. I think that's an interesting idea - I'll be curious to see how it plays out in the next episode. Also I can't believe it's only episode 3 and already the Penguin has discovered the true identity of Batman (if only he were clever enough to realise it) !
There are extreme gay undertones here. Batman is teaching Robin French and remarks on the importance of people learning to share each other's tongues!
Obviously this Episode is Most notable for introducing us to the inimitable Penguin. Played spectacularly with a lovely waddle and a disturbing umbrella fetish. I was worried he might break his teeth chewing on his cigarette holder so hard. I love his gorgeous purple hat.
Bird themed wordplay is all over this one. I like the use of carrier pigeons and penguins. He's definitely an avian archcriminal.
Umbrella shops seem to be a big deal in Gotham City. I can't believe three umbrella factories were recently opened in the area. Is the Joker constantly releasing toxic rain onto the populace or something? The sheer amount of umbrellas on display throughout this episode is a sight to behold in itself.
The duo rightly figure out that the Penguin is not a reformed man. But they don't realise he hasn't yet devised a scheme, he's relying on Batman to help with that. I think that's an interesting idea - I'll be curious to see how it plays out in the next episode. Also I can't believe it's only episode 3 and already the Penguin has discovered the true identity of Batman (if only he were clever enough to realise it) !
There are extreme gay undertones here. Batman is teaching Robin French and remarks on the importance of people learning to share each other's tongues!
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