Felix the Cat

Otto Messmer and Felix the Cat

SKU: 32763

$35.44

20 Minutes - Color

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A double portrait of the first cartoon superstar, Felix the Cat, and his shy, unknown creator, Otto Messmer. Messmer, age 84 when this tribute was made, talks about how Felix developed his personality. Excerpts from five vintage shorts demonstrate the cartoon cat's expressive cartoon skills. Produced and directed by John Canemaker.

25 Minutes | Color & Black/White

A double portrait of the first cartoon superstar, Felix the Cat, and his shy, unknown creator, Otto Messmer. Messmer, age 84 when this tribute was made, talks about how Felix developed his personality. Excerpts from five vintage shorts demonstrate the cartoon cat's expressive cartoon skills. Produced and directed by John Canemaker.

25 Minutes | Color & Black/White