First ever cartoon?

[Figuremod73]

Been researching one of my favorite subjects. Could THIS be the first animated cartoon ever released? I cant find anything older.

Its called Humorous phases of funny faces.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dRe85cNXwg

[mazinz]

funny you mentioned this. On another board someone recently posted this:
(check the article first, then the youtube link)

Stoneage Artists Created Prehistoric Movies : Discovery News

http://youtu.be/x8exsw6yKXw

[Figuremod73]

Awesome links. So the whole IDEA is centuries old!

[Figuremod73]

Some more animations: 1833

[Figuremod73]

Same year: 1833