Private company

Barré Studio

Animation studio

Barré Studio was among the first film studios dedicated to animation and founded by Raoul Barré and William Nolan in 1914. The studio pioneered some early animation processes, including mechanical perforation of cels and animating special effects on glass. The studio began with advertising films (among the first animated films used to sell something), then got a series with Edison called the Animated Grouch Chaser.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

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  • Industryanimation1

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Barré Studio was among the first film studios dedicated to animation and founded by Raoul Barré and William Nolan in 1914. The studio pioneered some early animation processes, including mechanical perforation of cels and animating special effects on glass.2

The story

Founded by Bill Nolan and Raoul Barré in 1914.1

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Timeline

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