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How a Mosquito Operates

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1912
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Synopsis: How a Mosquito Operates may not be the first animated film (that honor is most often attributed to J. Stuart Blackton's 1906 Humorous Phases of Funny Faces), but it holds a secure place in film history as one of Winsor McCay's pioneering experiments in cartoon art. Forever trying to prove that animation could be both popular and artistic, McCay incorporated his early films into his vaudeville show, in which he dazzled audiences with his patented speed-drawing before showing (and interacting with) ... Full Synopsis
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How a Mosquito Operates may not be the first animated film (that honor is most often attributed to J. Stuart Blackton's 1906 Humorous Phases of Funny Faces), but it holds a secure place in film history as one of Winsor McCay's pioneering experiments in cartoon art. Forever trying to prove that animation could be both popular and artistic, McCay incorporated his early films into his vaudeville show, ... Full Review
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