- The Moving Picture World, January 9, 1915. This is the first movie version of the famous story. … In 1914, Winsor McCay set out to create a character that had genuine personality. I did consider The Perils of Pauline, (I’m still not certain if I’m going to include serials anywhere in this journey through cinematic history) or a Chaplin short such as Tillie’s Punctured Romance for this year, but in the end, I thought that I couldn’t pass such a landmark as Gertie by. McCay had created a 7-minute hand drawn cartoon of a sauropod dinosaur, based on the Brontosaurus skeleton that had been displayed in the American Museum of Natural History in New York since 1905. A BRIEF HISTORY OF GERTIE THE DINOSAUR Although there is no art from Gertie the Dinosaur available on our website, we can often source pieces from the film that are available. See what's new with book lending at the Internet Archive, Uploaded by Animation. The novelty of the cartoon was that McCay would appear in a tuxedo and interact with the animated dinosaur Gertie with an almost circus -like act, tossing her an apple and finally climbing on top of her and riding off. Gertie the Dinosaur… but not THAT … , Another unique offering which will create mirth wherever it is exhibited. The clock strikes midnight, the bats fly from the belfry, a dog howls at the full moon, and two black cats fight in the cemetery: a perfect time for four skeletons to come out and dance a bit. In February 1914, McCay debuted “Gertie the Dinosaur” on the vaudeville circuit. Betty Boop and Bimbo run away from home, but that night they are scared by a chorus of ghosts singing the title song. Gertie the Dinosaur was drawn with black ink on white rice paper (like much of early animation). McCay wins the bet, and the result of his work as presented by the Box Office Attraction Co. is one of the most entertaining examples of the animated cartoon ever presented. With story by Dr. Seuss (and Bill Scott of Rocky and Bullwinkle fame) this cartoon won the Oscar for best short subject (animated) for 1950. As someone said it was part of McKay's Vaudeville Chalk Talks. Gertie the Dinosaur is a 1914 animated short by animator, and cartoonist, Winsor McCay. I saw it in the nickelodeon when I was 14 [animation historian Donald Crafton pointed out that Keaton was probably … Using every known means of transportation, several savants from the Geographic Society undertake a journey through the Alps to the Sun which finishes under the sea. Among these, more than 20 of the original animation cels from McCay’s groundbreaking early animation from 1914, Gertie the Dinosaur, which paved the way for later animators like Walt Disney and the Fleischer brothers who would also employ lovable anthropomorphic creatures and animals as the stars of their cartoons. Therefore, even featuring a dinosaur in his cartoon was a big conceptual leap for McCay. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. This FAQ is empty. Broadcast your events with reliable, high-quality live streaming. Winsor McCay introduced his tame dinosaur, Gertie, to the world. What it is: Dinosaur antics. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Winsor would stand on stage in front of a huge, projected Gertie and perform a trained animal circus act with her. In this film George McManus bets Windsor McCay on a trip which they take through the Museum of Natural History, that he cannot, as per McCay's boast, draw a picture of the mammoth Dinosarus and make it live again. It was also a time when much of the country had no access to museums of any account, and dinosaurs were something that they might have heard of, but that was about all. WORLD WAR I – amidst the frivolity of GERTIE, the stupidity of The Great War! And speaking of interacting with a cartoon, I’m giving Gertie credit for “ Turtle Talk with Crush ”. if you would like to acquire an original drawing from this historic film, please contact us at [email protected]. Gertie the Dinosaur is a 1914 animated short film by American cartoonist and animator Winsor McCay. One of the earliest animated cartoons, the film was originally created for McCay's Vaudeville performances. (1914). By putting him in direct comparison with Gertie McCay began to give people an idea of how big real dinosaurs were. Gertie the Dinosaur was originally created to be used in McCay's vaudeville performances. Each piece of paper was only a little larger than a 5 X 7 photo. Gertie the Dinosaur (1915) GERTIE THE DINOSAUR (1915) Article 5272 by Dave Sindelar. McCay’s superb draftsmanship, fluid sense of movement, and great feeling for character gave viewers an animated creature who seemed to have a … Then he gets into his own picture. 2 of 2 people found this review helpful. That little victory dance when she tossed the elephant into the river was highly amusing as well. His fa-ther, a realtor, soon changed the family surname to McCay. By the early 1920s, he had turned his attention elsewhere. Create. Certificate: Passed Today’s film is: Gertie the Dinosaur. Winsor McCay had made two animated films before "Gertie". It wasn't intended to be as such. Gertie the Dinosaur by John Randolph Bray. Inasmuch as Gertie's actions were entirely dependent upon the orders issued by the live performer, many surviving prints of Gertie the Dinosaur can be confusing to the uninitiated. Cinderella goes to the ball, where she meets the Prince - but will she remember to leave before the magic runs out? Winsor McCay bets another cartoonist that he can animate a dinosaur. 1914 was the time of great unrest. It was also a time when P.T. American Museum of Natural History - Central Park West at 79th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. A fairy godmother magically turns Cinderella's rags to a beautiful dress, and a pumpkin into a coach.