USA, 1914
35mm film, black and white, 1.33:1
silent
An American fantasy film with animated sequences directed by Winsor McCay.
Plot Summary
Winsor McCay has a bets with some fellow artists that he can draw a realistic dinosaur. The resulting creation, the friendly Gertie, comes to life as McCay enters his sketch and interacts with his creation.
Credits
Crew
Director: Winsor McCay
McCay
Producer: Winsor McCay
Script: Winsor McCay
Animator: Winsor McCay
Tracing: John A. Fitzsimmons
Cast
George McManus
Thomas A. ‘Tad’ Dorgan
Roy L. McCardell
Winsor McCay
Tom Powers
Alternative Titles
Gertie
Gertie the Trained Dinosaur
Links
Sequel
Gertie on Tour (1921)
See also
Gertie the Dinosaur (1914)
Extracts included in
Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania (1999)
References
Books
- The Dinosaur Filmography by Mark F. Berry p.114 – credits, review
