A cartoon segment in the feature film King of Jazz (April 1930), made by Walter Lantz and Bill Nolan, was the first animation presented in two-strip Technicolor.

Fantasmagorie is an 1908 French animated film by Émile Cohl. It is one of the earliest examples of traditional (hand-drawn) animation, and considered by film historians to be the first animated...

Mar 17, 2025 · Fantasmagorie is considered to be the oldest cartoon in the world. The very short animation is one of the earliest examples of traditional (hand-drawn) animation.

Dec 21, 2025 · Fantasmagorie is thought of by most to be the first cartoon ever created by French animator Émile Cohl. Understandably, it's a very short cartoon, with a runtime of under two minutes, …

Jun 26, 2025 · While a precise starting point is debated, most scholars pinpoint Émile Cohl’s 1908 film, Fantasmagorie, as the first fully animated film in the modern sense, showcasing a consistent …

May 14, 2025 · This article has explored the history, techniques, and cultural impact of the first animated cartoon. From early experiments with sequential images to the revolutionary work of Émile Cohl, we …

Oct 28, 2025 · While there’s a fascinating debate with several important contenders, the most accurate answer points to French caricaturist Émile Cohl as the creator of the first fully animated cartoon in …

Aug 16, 2022 · On the 17th of August 1908, Fantasmagorie, the first fully animated feature film was released in Paris by the Gaumont company. Created by Emile Cohl, Fantasmagorie is considered …

Jan 28, 2021 · 1908 – Émile Cohl created Fantasmagorie — the first animated film using hand-drawn animation, and film historians consider it to be the first animated cartoon.

Sep 11, 2022 · The inception of animated cartoons marks a significant milestone in cinematic history, with Émile Cohl 's Fantasmagorie (1908) widely regarded as the first fully animated film.