Koko in 1999 (1927)

This Out of the Inkwell cartoon features the Fleischer Studios continuing character, Ko-Ko, seeming to draw himself, and to battle with the environment created for him. It speaks to the self-referentiality of early animation, and to the creation of characters who are made to rebel against their makers.

Released March 7, 1927 7 min None+

Genres: Animation, Comedy, Short

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