Kids are impressionable and inquisitive – which almost spelled disaster for The Adventures of Superman star George Reeves. The actor, who was best known for playing the iconic superhero, used to recount a tale about how he was extra cautious about meeting children at public events because they were incapable of separating the actor from his super-powered character. In at least one instance, this appears to have led to some very real danger. While attending an event, Reeves was approached by a young boy who pulled a pistol on him – not to rob him, but to test the theory that Superman was really invulnerable to bullets. Reeves demonstrated some true heroism (and quick thinking) while staring down the barrel of a Luger pistol by telling the boy that the bullets would...



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