Some of the First Great Works of Animation

Gertie the Dinosaur

Sep 14, 1914

Gertie the Dinosaur was the first animation. He was created by Winsor McCay, who is known to be the "father of the animated cartoon..."

Felix the Cat

Nov 9, 1919

Felix the Cat was a milestone in animation. Nothing had been so real since Gertie the Dinosaur. Felix was a studio character, so people could look forward to seeing him again.

Steamboat Willie

Apr 20, 1928

Steamboat Willie was the first Disney character and is now known as Mickey Mouse. He was Walt's first of a long line of chararcters that would move animation along rapidly.

Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs

Dec 21, 1937

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was one of the first full length feature film-cartoons. It was a groundbreaker for animation. In 1939 it would be recognized as "a significant screen innovation which has charmed millions and pioneered a great new entertainment field."

Pinocchio

Apr 20, 1940

Pinocchio won a Academy Award in 1940. Like Snow White, it was a true movie which people were amazed by.