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The Reluctant Dragon

The Reluctant Dragon

The big feature show with a thousand surprises!

19416.61h 14m

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.

Directed by Alfred L. Werker
Written by Kenneth Grahame, Ted Sears, Al Perkins
Produced by Walt Disney
Box OfficeBudget: $6000

Top Cast

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Frances Gifford

Frances Gifford

Doris

B

Buddy Pepper

Humphrey

Nana Bryant

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Benchley

Claud Allister

Claud Allister

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

Barnett Parker

Barnett Parker

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

Billy Lee

Billy Lee

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

F

Florence Gill

Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill

Clarence Nash

Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash

Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

Themes & Keywords

dragonlive action and animation

About The Reluctant Dragon

The Reluctant Dragon is a animation, family, comedy film released in 1941 exploring themes of dragon, live action and animation. Directed by Alfred L. Werker, it stars Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford, Buddy Pepper. 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.

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