History of animation

the silent era

1900

The early 20th century marks the beginning of theatrical showings of cartoons, especially in the United States and France. Many animators form studios, with Bray Studios in New York proving the most successful of this era. Bray helped launch the careers of the cartoonists that created Mighty Mouse, Betty Boop, and Woody Woodpecker.

first animation

1906

J. Stuart Blackton made the first animation humorous phases of funny phases

fantasmagorie

1908

the first hand drawn animation consider the first cartoon

gertie the dinosaur

1914

the first cartoon to use an appealing character

felix the cat

1919

often considered the first animated movie star

steamboat willie

1928

the first animation to use synced sound on film

merrie melodies

1930

warner bros cartoons founded merrie melodies series

Pinocchio

1940

Walt Disney released the film Pinocchio