Wan Guchan
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Wan Gu-Chan (Chinese: 万古蟾, January 18, 1900 - November 19, 1995) was born in Nanjing, China. He was one of the Wan brothers who pioneered the Chinese animations industry.
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[edit] Early History
He joined his twin brother Wan Laiming in most of the animation projects and experimentations[1].
[edit] Achievements
Through out his career he would be the closest to Wan Laiming in assisting him in all major projects. In 1958 he would be credited as the innovator of a new paper-cut method. The technique was demonstrated in the animation Pigsy Eats Watermelon.
He would also take part in the 1964 film Havoc in Heaven which would bring China recognition internationally.
