The Circus (1920) Theatrical Cartoon

Max Fleischer sends a letter by messenger to the projectionist, played by Dave Fleischer. In the envelop is a drawing of the clown, which enters the projection machine, and performs in a circus arena. While "clowning around" with a horn-like gun, he accidentally shoots the circus horse. The horse goes to horse heaven of course, and the clown is returned to the inkwell. This film uses a bit more rotoscoping than the others, and shows further techiincal advancement.