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The Reluctant Dragon

(1941)

June 19, 1941 1h 14m
66%
TMDB Score

Overview

Humorist Robert Benchley attempts to find Walt Disney to ask him to adapt a short story about a gentle dragon who would rather recite poetry than be ferocious. Along the way, he is given a tour of Walt Disney Studios, and learns about the animation process.

Alfred L. Werker

Director

Top Billed Cast

RB

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

FG

Frances Gifford

Doris

BP

Buddy Pepper

Humphrey

NB

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Benchley

CA

Claud Allister

Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

BP

Barnett Parker

Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

BL

Billy Lee

Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

FG

Florence Gill

Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill

CN

Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash

NF

Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

Official Trailer