The Discontented Canary
Synopsis
A canary is frustrated by being caged. One day the kind old lady who owns him opens a nearby window, and also leaves the door to the cage open. Freedom! But it's not all it's cracked up to be.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolf Ising
- Original Title
- The Discontented Canary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Harman-Ising Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolf Ising
Rudolf Ising, Hugh Harman
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolf Ising
Producer
Rudolf Ising
Director
Hugh Harman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Discontented Canary
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What is The Discontented Canary about?
A canary is frustrated by being caged. One day the kind old lady who owns him opens a nearby window, and also leaves the door to the cage open. Freedom! But it's not all it's cracked up to be.
Who directed The Discontented Canary?
The Discontented Canary was directed by Rudolf Ising.
Who stars in The Discontented Canary?
The principal cast of The Discontented Canary includes Ethel Jackson, Esther Campbell, Toby Wing, Dorothy Lloyd, The Rhythmettes.
When was The Discontented Canary released and how long is it?
The Discontented Canary was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Discontented Canary?
The Discontented Canary holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).