Otto Messmer
Directing
Biography
American animator, best known for his work on the Felix the Cat cartoons and comic strip produced by the Pat Sullivan studio. The extent of Messmer's role in the creation and popularity of Felix is a matter of ongoing dispute, particularly as he only laid his claim to the character after the death of Sullivan, who until that time had received the credit. However, most prominent comics and animation historians support Messmer's claim, as do the veterans of the Sullivan studio. (Wikipedia)
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Otto Messmer
Filmography
Acting (4)
2021
Cartoon Carnivalas Self (archive footage)
5.7
2020
100 Years of Felix the Catas Himself
1977
Otto Messmer and Felix the Catas Himself
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Felix Through the Yearsas (self, archive footage)
Production & Directing (196)
1947
Musica-LuluStory
9.0
1946
Spree for AllStory
7.0
1946
Rocket to MarsStory
6.7
1946
4.5
1946
Peep in the DeepStory
7.7
1946
7.0
1945
The Friendly GhostAdaptation
6.2
1945
Mess ProductionStory
7.5
1944
7.0
1944
She-Sick SailorsStory
8.3
1940
Times Square AnimationDirector
5.0
1930
Tee TimeDirector
6.5
1930
Skulls and ScullsDirector
8.0
1930
OceanticsDirector
7.5
1930
Forty WinksDirector
6.8
1929
One Good TurnDirector
7.0
1929
False VasesDirector
7.0
1929
Felix the Cat in RomeeowDirector
6.3
1928
The Last LifeDirector
8.0
1928
Jungle BunglesDirector
8.0
1928
AstronomeousDirector
6.5
1928
FuturitzyDirector
6.8
1928
Outdoor IndoreDirector
8.0
1928
In and Out-LawsDirector
9.0
1928
ArabianticsDirector
7.0
1928
EskimotiveDirector
8.7
1928
Sure-Locked HomesDirector
7.0
1928
ComicalamitiesDirector
6.1
1928
Polly-ticsDirector
5.7
1928
JapanickyDirector
7.8
1928
Ohm Sweet OhmDirector
7.0
1928
The Oily BirdDirector
7.5
1928
Draggin' the DragonDirector
8.0
1928
The Smoke ScreamDirector
6.5
1928
Woos WhoopeeDirector
6.8
1927
Felix Behind in FrontDirector
7.0
1927
Felix the Cat Hits the DeckDirector
7.7
1927
Whys and OtherwiseDirector
6.5
1927
Uncle Tom's Crabbin'Director
5.2
1927
Daze and KnightsDirector
8.0
1927
No Fuelin'Director
8.0
1927
7.5
1927
Felix the Cat Switches WitchesDirector
7.0
1927
Flim Flam FilmsDirector
8.0
1927
Wise GuiseDirector
7.0
1927
The Non-Stop FrightDirector
5.3
1927
The Travel-HogDirector
7.5
1927
Art for Heart's SakeDirector
9.0
1927
'Loco' MotiveDirector
7.0
1927
Dough-NuttyDirector
8.0
1927
Felix the Cat Ducks His DutyDirector
7.7
1927
RoameoDirector
1927
Eye JinksDirector
7.0
1927
Sax AppealDirector
8.0
1927
Germ ManiaDirector
6.7
1927
Barn YarnsDirector
10.0
1927
Felix Sees 'Em In SeasonDirector
7.0
1927
PedigreedyDirector
8.0
1927
Icy EyesDirector
8.0
1927
Felix the Cat Dines and PinesDirector
8.0
1927
Stars In StripesDirector
8.0
1926
Zoo LogicDirector
10.0
1926
Felix Collars the ButtonDirector
9.0
1926
Felix Trumps the AceDirector
6.0
1926
Reverse EnglishDirector
10.0
1926
Felix the Cat Busts a BubbleDirector
6.4
1926
Land O'FancyDirector
6.5
1926
Felix the Cat Hunts the HunterDirector
7.3
1926
Felix the Cat Shatters the SheikDirector
7.0
1926
Scrambled YeggsDirector
10.0
1926
Two-Lip TimeDirector
6.8
1926
Gym GemsDirector
10.0
1926
Felix the Cat Misses His SwissDirector
7.7
1926
Felix Seeks SolitudeDirector
9.0
1926
School DazeDirector
9.0
1926
Felix Rings the RingerDirector
9.0
1926
Felix Scoots Through ScotlandDirector
6.5
1926
A Tale Of Two KittiesDirector
9.0
1926
Felix the Cat Braves the BrinyDirector
7.0
1926
Felix Misses the CueDirector
7.0
1926
Felix Uses His HeadDirector
10.0
1926
7.5
1926
Felix Laughs It OffDirector
10.0
1926
Felix the Cat Fans the FlamesDirector
7.0
1926
Felix the Cat in BlunderlandDirector
7.0
1926
Felix the Cat Flirts with FateDirector
7.0
1926
Felix Spots the SpookDirector
7.0
1926
Felix the Cat Rings the RingerDirector
1925
Felix the Cat Kept On WalkingDirector
7.5
1925
Eats Are WestDirector
7.0
1925
Felix the Cat Trips Thru ToylandDirector
7.3
1925
Felix Busts Into BusinessDirector
7.0
1925
Felix Trifles with TimeDirector
7.0
1925
Felix Dopes It OutDirector
7.5
1925
The Cat and the KitDirector
6.0
1925
Felix Gets the CanDirector
7.0
1925
Felix Gets the CanStory
7.0
1925
Felix Gets the CanAnimation
7.0
1925
Felix Cops the PrizeDirector
10.0
1925
Felix Monkeys with MagicDirector
6.0
1925
Felix Outwits CupidDirector
7.0
1925
Felix Full o' FightDirector
7.0
1925
Felix Gets His FillDirector
6.5
1925
Felix Rests in PeaceDirector
8.0
1925
Felix Follows the SwallowsDirector
7.5
1925
Felix All PuzzledDirector
6.5
1925
Felix Wins and LosesDirector
9.0
1924
Felix Minds His BusinessDirector
7.5
1924
Felix Finishes FirstDirector
10.0
1924
Felix Goes HungryDirector
6.5
1924
Felix Fairy TalesDirector
7.0
1924
Felix Brings Home the BaconDirector
8.0
1924
Felix Finds OutDirector
6.6
1924
Felix Grabs His GrubDirector
7.0
1924
Felix Cashes InDirector
7.0
1924
Felix Goes WestDirector
6.5
1924
Felix All Balled UpDirector
8.0
1924
Baffled by BanjosDirector
8.0
1924
Felix Finds ’Em FickleDirector
8.0
1924
Felix Finds ’Em FickleAnimation
8.0
1924
A Friend In NeedDirector
5.0
1924
Felix Puts It OverDirector
7.5
1924
Felix Pinches the PoleDirector
7.5
1924
Felix Doubles for DarwinDirector
6.0
1924
Felix Out of LuckDirector
6.7
1924
Felix Tries to RestDirector
8.5
1924
Felix Crosses the CrooksDirector
7.5
1924
Felix 'Hyps' the HippoDirector
7.0
1924
Felix Loses OutDirector
7.5
1923
Felix Goes A-HuntingDirector
5.2
1923
Felix the Goat GetterDirector
8.0
1923
Felix Fills a ShortageDirector
8.0
1923
Felix Laughs LastDirector
7.5
1923
Felix in FairylandDirector
6.7
1923
Felix in HollywoodDirector
6.3
1923
Felix in HollywoodAnimation
6.3
1923
Felix in HollywoodStory
6.3
1923
Felix Strikes It RichDirector
6.3
1923
Felix and the RadioDirector
8.0
1923
Felix Gets BroadcastedDirector
5.7
1923
Felix the Globe TrotterDirector
7.0
1923
Felix Calms His ConscienceDirector
10.0
1923
Felix RevoltsDirector
6.0
1923
Felix Tries for TreasureDirector
6.3
1923
Felix Win's OutDirector
6.2
1923
Felix the Ghost BreakerDirector
5.7
1922
Felix in the Bone AgeDirector
4.9
1922
Felix Gets LeftDirector
6.0
1922
Felix Lends a HandDirector
5.4
1922
Felix on the TrailDirector
10.0
1922
Felix Fifty-FiftyDirector
7.0
1922
Felix Turns the TideDirector
5.2
1922
Felix Minds the KidDirector
4.1
1922
Felix Wakes UpDirector
7.0
1922
Felix Gets RevengeDirector
6.3
1922
Felix Finds a WayDirector
7.0
1922
Felix in the SwimDirector
6.4
1922
Felix in LoveDirector
6.0
1922
Felix All at SeaDirector
7.0
1922
Felix Makes GoodDirector
5.4
1922
Felix at the FairDirector
5.8
1922
Felix Comes BackDirector
7.9
1922
Felix Saves the DayDirector
5.7
1921
Felix Left at HomeDirector
7.0
1921
The Love PunchDirector
10.0
1921
Felix Out of LuckDirector
1921
Felix Goes on StrikeDirector
8.0
1921
Free LunchDirector
9.0
1921
The HypnotistDirector
5.7
1921
Down on the FarmDirector
1921
Felix the Gay DogDirector
7.0
1920
Felix Tells A Great Fish StoryDirector
1920
My HeroDirector
8.0
1920
Frolics at the CircusDirector
6.0
1920
Frolics at the CircusAnimation
6.0
1920
Felix the LandlordDirector
7.0
1920
Nifty NurseDirector
1920
Felix and the Feed BagDirector
1920
The Great Cheese RobberyDirector
1920
A Hungry HoodooDirector
1920
Foxy FelixDirector
1920
Felix the Pinch HitterDirector
1920
Felix the Food ControllerDirector
1920
Wrecking a RomeoDirector
1920
Felix the Big Game HunterDirector
1920
A Frolic With FelixDirector
1920
Felix Hits the North PoleDirector
9.0
1919
The Adventures of FelixDirector
6.3
1919
Musical MewsDirector
7.0
1919
Feline FolliesDirector
6.2
1919
Charley Out WestAnimation
5.0
1919
Charley Out WestDirector
5.0
1917
The Love Affair of Ima KnutDirector
6.7
1916
ChestnutsDirector
1916
My Boy's KidDirector