Well, in 1947, theaters were naming cartoons in their programs, namely the Little Lulu "A Scout with the Gout" abbreviated to "Scout with Gout" (with the Red House and Blondie Knows Best) and the Friz Freleng Bugs Bunny short Rabbit Transit (with Suddenly It's Spring and The Devil Thumbs a Ride). Images from eBay.
‘Great Films Are Harder To Find Because They’re Being Drowned Out’: Why Don
Hertzfeldt Put Together The ‘Animation Mixtape’ Short Film Anthology
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Don Hertzfeldt-curated 'Animation Mixtape' premieres at IFC Center tonight,
reviving the big-screen experience for short films before touring
nationwide.
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