The Cat Cartoon: Felix The Cat
Felix the Cat could be nominated the founder of the Cat Cartoons history.
His debut was almost a hundred years ago, in December 1919, starring in "The Adventures of Felix" silent film.
This start was quite unusual as in these early days newspapers used to publish comic strips however Paramount Pictures took the chance to start with a silent movie; it was a success.
Felix's great success also motivated the birth of imitators like Julius, Waffles and Krazy Kat.
He also become a popular mascot and was featured in several place throughout the world (Italy, Japan, USA, etc.).
Felix is still with us, in dolls, NHL Felix Potvin's helmet (Boston Bruins), as a cat food in Europe, and even in an episode of The Simpsons.
His debut was almost a hundred years ago, in December 1919, starring in "The Adventures of Felix" silent film.
This start was quite unusual as in these early days newspapers used to publish comic strips however Paramount Pictures took the chance to start with a silent movie; it was a success.
Felix's great success also motivated the birth of imitators like Julius, Waffles and Krazy Kat.
He also become a popular mascot and was featured in several place throughout the world (Italy, Japan, USA, etc.).
Felix is still with us, in dolls, NHL Felix Potvin's helmet (Boston Bruins), as a cat food in Europe, and even in an episode of The Simpsons.