"Gertie The Dinosaur" is a pioneering animated short film created by Winsor McCay in 1914. It features a friendly dinosaur named Gertie, who interacts with her creator and performs various tricks. The film is notable for its innovative use of animation techniques, blending live-action with hand-drawn animation. Gertie became an iconic character in early animation history, showcasing the potential of animated storytelling. The film was one of the first to use a character-driven narrative, influencing future animators and contributing to the development of the animation industry.