Margaret J. Winkler, or M. J. Winkler for short, was an iconic part of the 1920's. In fact, Walt Disney would be nowhere without her inviting him to portray his Alice films at Fleischer Studios, a connection to MGM Entertainment. She was the first women to produce and distribute animated films and had key roles in the creation of Felix the Cat, an incredibly popular cartoon character in the 1920's. This made her an idol in the animation world and an incredibly powerful figure. She took an interest with Disney after she viewed a pilot reel of Walt Disney's "Alice's Wonderland", featuring a live girl inside a cartoon world. She was impressed by his skills and decided to hire him as a part of Fleischer Studios, a big break for Walt, and a decision that ultimately saved his life. She is known as a key figure in silent animation history, as well as a key figure in the Fleischer Studios Creation, Paul Sullivan's success with Felix the Cat, and Walt Disneys lifetime career.
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