Gertie the Dinosaur
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Synopsis
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.
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Gertie the Dinosaur (1914)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Winsor McCay
- Screenplay & Story
- Winsor McCay
- Original Title
- Gertie the Dinosaur
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Winsor McCay
Winsor McCay
John A. Fitzsimmons, Winsor McCay
Winsor McCay
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Winsor McCay
Director
Winsor McCay
Writer
Winsor McCay
Producer
John A. Fitzsimmons
Director of Photography
Winsor McCay
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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.
Who directed Gertie the Dinosaur?
Gertie the Dinosaur was directed by Winsor McCay.
Who stars in Gertie the Dinosaur?
The principal cast of Gertie the Dinosaur includes Winsor McCay, George McManus, Roy L. McCardell, Thomas A. 'Tad' Dorgan, Tom Powers.
When was Gertie the Dinosaur released and how long is it?
Gertie the Dinosaur was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gertie the Dinosaur?
Gertie the Dinosaur holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).