
The Discontented Canary
- Studio
- Rudolf Ising Productions
- Distributor
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Synopsis
A canary, unhappy with his life in a cage, manages to escape. He flies happily through the outdoors and tries life in the wild to the strains of "Man on the Flying Trapeze." However, he finds the outside world too dangerous for his liking, and he returns to the safety of captivity.
Characters
Canary
Credits
Directing
- Director
- Rudolf Ising
Producing
- Producer
- Hugh Harman, Rudolf Ising
Music
- Music
- Scott Bradley (uncredited)
Production notes
The very first MGM cartoon. Also the first in the Happy Harmonies series, though this series is not noted on the original title card; instead this short is labeled as "A Metro Color Cartoon."
One of two Happy Harmonies in the public domain. The other is "To Spring."
One of two Happy Harmonies in the public domain. The other is "To Spring."


