Paul Terry

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Paul Terry

Born February 19, 1887 · San Mateo, California, USA

Died October 25, 1971 · aged 84

Paul Houlton Terry was an American pioneering animator and founder of Terrytoons, cartoonist, screenwriter, film director and producer. He produced over 1,300 cartoons between 1915 and 1955 including the many Terrytoons cartoons. His studio's most famous character is Mighty Mouse, and also created Heckle and Jeckle, Gandy Goose and Dinky Duck.

Known For

Cat TroubleCat Trouble · 1947
Cat Trouble
8.01947
MovieAnimationComedy
Heckle and Jeckle see a seemingly helpless baby bird (who keeps saying he is only three years old) in danger as a cat is trying to capture it.
Hot TurkeyHot Turkey · 1930
Hot Turkey
7.01930
MovieAnimation
A villainous sultan (a cat) captures a female mouse who must then be rescued by the hero, Milton Mouse. Produced by Terrytoons.
The Crackpot KingThe Crackpot King · 1946
The Crackpot King
8.01946
MovieAnimationComedy
The Little King wants a wife, so his Court Hypnonist, using foul means for a devious purpose, brings him Sweet Suzette, who has no interest in marrying the King. Mighty Mouse rescues yet again a damsel-in-distress, and sees to it that no wedding bells ring for Sweet Suzette.
Dinner TimeDinner Time · 1928
Dinner Time
5.41928
MovieComedyAnimation
Dinner Time is noted as the first sound cartoon short made after Warner Bros.' success with The Jazz Singer and produced even before Walt Disney's first sound cartoon, Steamboat Willie (though released after).
The Family AlbumThe Family Album · 1930
The Family Album
1930
MovieAnimation
Short sponsored by Western Electric to explain to the general public how their newest technology works. Animation by Frank Moser and Paul Terry.
Barnyard AmateursBarnyard Amateurs · 1936
Barnyard Amateurs
10.01936
MovieAnimation
A Terrytoons cartoon released 6 March 1936.
Taming the CatTaming the Cat · 1948
Taming the Cat
7.71948
MovieAnimationComedy
We see a house cat next to an unoccupied birdcage as he pulls a canary feather out of his mouth. Hmm, I wonder what happened? Now he hangs up a sign: 'Songbirds Wanted'.
The Fable of the Jolly RoundersThe Fable of the Jolly Rounders · 1923
The Fable of the Jolly Rounders
6.71923
MovieAnimation
An Aesop's Fables cartoon about a hippo who had a few too many to drink, resulting in his wife kicking him out of the house. To win her back, the hippo conjures up a plan to make her jealous.

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