A wave of senseless robberies by the Joker prove to be part of a plot against a visiting maharajah.A wave of senseless robberies by the Joker prove to be part of a plot against a visiting maharajah.A wave of senseless robberies by the Joker prove to be part of a plot against a visiting maharajah.
- The Maharajah
- (as Dan Seymore)
- Henchman #1
- (as Norm Alden)
- Narrator
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
- Girl at Golf Course
- (uncredited)
- Guard
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaFirst appearance by Byron Keith as Mayor Linseed, whose name spoofed that of then Mayor John Lindsay of New York City.
- Quotes
The Joker: There are only two ways to get out of there. One: I let you out. And two: you jump fifty feet straight up!
Batman: You still intend to free us if we can stay afloat for an hour?
The Joker: Oh, dear me! Surely you don't think I'd joke about such a serious matter as that, do you? Time to start filling the tank!
Batman: But... that's gas!
The Joker: I do believe you're right! But then, who said anything about water?
Robin: But you can't float in gas!
The Joker: No, but you can drown in it!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Heel vs Babyface: Batman Dong Song (2020)
The Joker goes on a robbing spree, but more for kicks, stealing a hairpin(?) from a society matron at a swank fur salon. His real target is a visiting maharaja, played for laughs by none other than towering Dan Seymour. Seymour was great in many over the top roles, often as a bad guy himself. The end game is very clever as the Joker traps the Dynamic Duo in a pool --but to drown in poison gas! OMG.
Model and comedienne Jane Wald plays the Joker's pretty sidekick Jill. A few years earlier, Jane was actually discovered by a producer while having lunch at 20th Century Fox. More of an incredible footnote was her being asked on several occasions to pose for PLAYBOY magazine, but refusing every single time. That said, there are some vintage photos of Jane in a bikini floating about, so all is not lost!
Look for versatile Tol Avery (the tall guy with the deep voice) always as a distinguished businessman and Norman Alden as a henchman, and he played lots of bad guys in his career. Be sure to check out the background Warner Brothers studio lot, where this was partly filmed, particularly city hall. If you take the WB tour, BATMAN is always fondly mentioned. A real cult trip. SEASON 1, EPISODE 25 remastered dvd box set.
- tcchelsey
- Jul 24, 2022
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- Runtime25 minutes
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- 4:3