Gertie made her film debut in this historically important cartoon by Winsor McCay. She's introduced by her creator, reluctantly obeying his instructions to bow and raise her feet. She even drinks an entire lake! Gertie was the first important cartoon star. Her distinctly childish personality remains fresh and memorable even today.
January 14, 1970
Gertie The Dinosaur (1914) ****
Gertie made her film debut in this historically important cartoon by Winsor McCay. She's introduced by her creator, reluctantly obeying his instructions to bow and raise her feet. She even drinks an entire lake! Gertie was the first important cartoon star. Her distinctly childish personality remains fresh and memorable even today.
