Gertie the Dinosaur (1914)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Gertie the Dinosaur
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
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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 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. Gertie the Dinosaur is a Animation, Comedy movie, released on 1914-02-08, runtime 12 minutes.
Is Gertie the Dinosaur worth watching?
TMDB users rate Gertie the Dinosaur 6.7 out of 10 from 158 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Gertie the Dinosaur?
In the United Kingdom, Gertie the Dinosaur streams on Amazon Prime Video and can be rented from Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Winsor McCay
Cast
- Winsor McCay as Self
- George McManus as Self
- Roy L. McCardell as Self
- Thomas A. 'Tad' Dorgan as Thomas A. 'Tad' Dorgan
- Tom Powers as Clumsy Copy Boy (uncredited)
- Robert McCay as Self
- John Bunny as Club Member
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