Władysław Starewicz

Directing

Władysław Starewicz

Born August 8, 1882 · Moscow, Russian Empire [now Russia]

Died February 26, 1965 · aged 82

Władysław Starewicz (Russian: Владисла́в Алекса́ндрович Старе́вич; August 8, 1882 – February 26, 1965) was a Polish-Russian stop-motion animator notable as the author of the first puppet-animated film The Beautiful Leukanida (1912). He also used dead insects and other animals as protagonists of his films. Following the Russian Revolution, Starevich settled in France. Description above from the Wi…

Known For

Winter CarouselWinter Carousel · 1958
Winter Carousel
6.31958
MovieAnimation
A small group of animals gathers around a frozen pond. The animals then play together on the ice and in the snow. Later, when the season changes, they look for new ways of passing the time.
The Tale of the FoxThe Tale of the Fox · 1941
The Tale of the Fox
7.01941
MovieAnimationComedy
In the kingdom of animals, Master Fox is used to trick and fool everyone. So the King, the Lion, receives more and more complaints about him. He orders that Master Fox is arrested and brought to him.
Johnny Legend Presents: The Complete Weird CartoonsJohnny Legend Presents: The Complete Weird Cartoons · 2004
Johnny Legend Presents: The Complete Weird Cartoons
9.72004
MovieAnimation
This collection of vintage cartoons is not only a loopy primer on animation history; it is also an offbeat reflection of western "civilization" in the early 20th century. The racism in "Little Black Sambo," and the overt sexuality of Betty Boop are all-the-more shocking when you think that this is what grandma and grandpa were growing up watching! From the works of the world’s very first animator, Emile Cohl, to Walt Disney himself, Johnny Legend has compiled a twisted list of early animations that are guaranteed to surprise, delight and amaze.
Behind The Doors Of The SalonBehind The Doors Of The Salon · 1913
Behind The Doors Of The Salon
1913
MovieDrama
Eva and the GrasshopperEva and the Grasshopper · 1927
Eva and the Grasshopper
9.01927
MovieAnimation
Mary and Eva are best friends, although they couldn't be more different. Armand, Mary's fiancee, falls in love with the seductive Eva, who is busy becoming a revue star. When Eva fails and loses her money, Armand tries to help her out.
The MascotThe Mascot · 1933
The Mascot
7.01933
MovieAnimationFantasy
A toy stuffed dog has just been sewn together when it hears a young child ask for an orange. The child's mother explains that they have no money, and so she cannot buy any oranges. The dog is then packed up along with a box full of other toys to be sold, but it soon winds up in the street. The dog picks up an orange from a curb side stand, and hopes to take it home to the child. But that night, before the dog can get back to the child's home, it must face a series of strange and frightening adventures.
Maiden's MountainsMaiden's Mountains · 1919
Maiden's Mountains
6.21919
MovieHistoryFantasy
The film tells the story of Judas and Satan wandering the world in search of a virgin who could become the mother of the new Evil.
FreemasonsFreemasons · 1918
Freemasons
1918
MovieDramaCrime

Filmography

Sort