Grantray-Lawrence Animation
American animation studio
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Grantray-Lawrence Animation was an American animation studio active from 1954 to 1968 and founded by Grant Simmons, Ray Patterson (hence "Grant-Ray"), and Robert L. Lawrence.
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| Industry | Animation |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1954 |
| Founders | Grant Simmons Ray Patterson Robert L. Lawrence |
| Defunct | 1968 |
| Fate | Bankruptcy; assets taken over by Krantz Films |
| Products | Animated television series |
This animation company produced commercials and low-budget animated television shows until it went bankrupt in 1968 after the death of Grant Simmons. [1] and its distributor, Krantz Films, took over production. The best-known of those animated shows are its adaptations of superheroes from Marvel Comics, the earliest such adaptations for electronic media. Before then, it did sub-contracted work on Top Cat, The Jetsons, The Dick Tracy Show, and The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Co-production with | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Dig That Dog | Walter Lantz Productions | Uncredited |
| 1957 | The Hope that Jack Built | [3] | |
| 1958 | Planet Patrol | Failed pilot[4] | |
| 1966 | The Marvel Super Heroes | Marvel Comics Group | Aired in syndication[5] |
| 1966–69 | Rocket Robin Hood | Trillium Productions Krantz Films |
Uncredited |
| 1967–70 | Spider-Man | Marvel Comics Group | Season 1; continued by Krantz Films |
| 1967 | Max, the 2000-Year-Old Mouse | Al Guest Studios Krantz Films |
