Leon Searl, who signed his comic "L.A. Searl", drew 'Mrs, Timekiller' in an American newspaper in 1909. He then went on to become an animator, and worked on early animated films such as 'Krazy Kat Goes A-Wooing' (1916, International Film Service), 'Krazy Kat and Ignatz Mouse at the Circus' (1916, I.F.S.) and 'Mr. Nobody Holme--He Buys a Jitney' (1916, I.F.S.).
If anyone can tell us more about this artist, we would be very grateful. Send biographical details, strips published, comic links or scans to Lambiek by email.
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