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Winsor McCay

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If you loved animated movies, thank a relatively unknown cartoonist named Winsor McCay

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Cartoonist Winsor McCay created some of the first animated movies ever made. You may not have heard of him, but his influence is felt even today.Cartoonist Winsor McCay created some of the first animated movies ever made. You may not have heard of him, but his influence is felt even today.

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