Gertie the Dinosaur (1914)
The greatest animal act in the world!!!
Although not the first feature-length animated film, as is sometimes thought, it was the first cartoon to feature a character with an appealing personality. The appearance of a true character distinguished it from earlier animated "trick films", such as those of Blackton and Cohl, and makes it the predecessor to later popular cartoons such as those by Walt Disney. The film was also the first to be created using keyframe animation.
Top Cast
Winsor McCay
Self
George McManus
Self
Roy L. McCardell
Self
Thomas A. 'Tad' Dorgan
Thomas A. 'Tad' Dorgan
Tom Powers
Clumsy Copy Boy (uncredited)
Robert McCay
Self
John Bunny
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FAQ about Gertie the Dinosaur
What is Gertie the Dinosaur about?
Although not the first feature-length animated film, as is sometimes thought, it was the first cartoon to feature a character with an appealing personality. The appearance of a true character distinguished it from earlier animated "trick films", such as those of Blackton and…
When was Gertie the Dinosaur released?
Gertie the Dinosaur was released in 1914.
What genres does Gertie the Dinosaur belong to?
Gertie the Dinosaur is categorised as Animation, Comedy.
Who stars in Gertie the Dinosaur?
The cast of Gertie the Dinosaur includes Winsor McCay, George McManus, Roy L. McCardell, Thomas A. 'Tad' Dorgan, Tom Powers.