I'm Wearin' My Green Fedora

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"I'm Wearin' My Green Fedora" is a popular song from 1935 written by songwriters, Al Sherman, Al Lewis and Joseph Meyer. It was written for the short animated film, My Green Fedora, directed by Friz Freleng and produced by Leon Schlesinger. Chuck Jones and Robert Clampett were the animators. The film was released in the United States on May 4, 1935. It is considered one of the best cartoons featuring a parody of comedic actor Joe Penner.

[edit] The song

The song appears in several other cartoons of the 1930s, including "Toy Town Hall" and "The Woods Are Full of Cuckoos".

[edit] Toy Town Hall

This cartoon is six minutes long and is directed by Friz Freleng as well. It was released in the USA on September 19, 1936.

[edit] The Woods Are Full of Cuckoos

This cartoon is seven minutes long and features the voice of Mel Blanc as "Mr. Allen". It was released on December 4, 1937.