Bosko the Talk-Ink Kid (1929)

USA,
3m
35mm film, black and white, 1.37:1
mono, English

An American animated fantasy film. It was an unreleased “pilot” film to demonstrate the viability of a cartoon series to compete with Walt Disney. Production took place during the Summer of 1929 and it is believed to be the first fully talking animated film.

Plot Summary

A cartoonist draws who comes to life.

Credits

Crew
Animation: Isadore Freleng, Rollin Hamilton