The version I saw of this is 7 minutes, and rendered in Black & White. The film is interesting, and the animation done well. McCay's talent is clearly demonstrated, and while there is a story it sets up the animation which comes later.
The story begins with Winsor McCay making a bet with his friends that maybe he could make his cartoons move. They laugh at him, and to demonstrate his talent Mr. McCay draws some figures for us. A month later he shows his friends what he has accomplished, which is when the animation makes its way into the film. It is a simple story, but is well done and is overall worth seeing.
The story begins with Winsor McCay making a bet with his friends that maybe he could make his cartoons move. They laugh at him, and to demonstrate his talent Mr. McCay draws some figures for us. A month later he shows his friends what he has accomplished, which is when the animation makes its way into the film. It is a simple story, but is well done and is overall worth seeing.