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Gertie the Dinosaur
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Gertie the Dinosaur is an animated short film released in 1914 by American cartoonist and animator Winsor McCay. It is the first animated film to feature a dinosaur. McCay initially presented the film
Promotional poster
Promotional poster
Winsor McCay (pictured in 1906) was a pioneer in comic strips and animation.
Winsor McCay (pictured in 1906) was a pioneer in comic strips and animation.
Long-necked dinosaurs often appeared in Dream of the Rarebit Fiend. (May 25, 1913)
Long-necked dinosaurs often appeared in Dream of the Rarebit Fiend. (May 25, 1913)
McCay used registration marks in the corners of the drawings to reduce jittering.
McCay used registration marks in the corners of the drawings to reduce jittering.
Winsor McCay
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Zenas Winsor McCay was an American cartoonist and animator. He is best known for the comic strip Little Nemo and the animated film Gertie the Dinosaur. For contractual reasons, he worked under the pen
Gertie the Dinosaur
…Gertie the Dinosaur is an animated short film released in 1914 by American cartoonist and animator Winsor McCay. It is the first animated film to feature a dinosaur. McCay initially presented the film before live audiences as an interactive part of his vaudeville…
Nemo's bed takes a walk in the July 26, 1908 episode of Little Nemo in Slumberland.
Nemo's bed takes a walk in the July 26, 1908 episode of Little Nemo in Slumberland.
Little Sammy Sneeze, September 24, 1905
Little Sammy Sneeze, September 24, 1905
The most successful of McCay's comic strips was Little Nemo September 9, 1907
The most successful of McCay's comic strips was Little Nemo September 9, 1907