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Superman - The Man of Steel in the Golden Age

What phrase did Perry White often say in Superman stories?

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Christopher Reeve as Superman in a blue suit with red cape and yellow belt, flying with one arm forward against a dark background in a publicity still from Superman: The Movie. — Superman Christopher Reeve in Superman (1978), directed by Richard Donner.

In the Superman stories, the Daily Planet managing editor Perry White is well known for frequently exclaiming, "Great Caesar’s ghost!"1