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The Reluctant Dragon
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The Reluctant Dragon

1941-06-19 · 74 min · ★ 6.6

Animation · Family · Comedy

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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Directors
Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske
Production companies
Walt Disney Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 600

Top Cast

Robert BenchleyRobert BenchleyRobert Benchley
Frances GiffordFrances GiffordDoris
Buddy PepperHumphrey
Nana BryantNana BryantMrs. Benchley
Claud AllisterSir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Barnett ParkerBarnett ParkerDragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Billy LeeBilly LeeBoy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Florence GillClara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill
Clarence NashClarence NashDonald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash
Norman FergusonNorman FergusonNorman Ferguson
Ward KimballWard Kimball
Jimmy LuskeBaby Weems Model
Alan LaddAlan LaddBaby Weems Storyboard Artist
Truman WoodworthTruman Woodworth
Hamilton MacFaddenHamilton MacFadden
Maurice MurphyMaurice MurphyBaby Weems Storyboard Artist
John DehnerJohn DehnerBaby Weems Storyboard Artist (uncredited)
Walt DisneyWalt DisneyWalt Disney (uncredited)
Frank FaylenFrank FaylenOrchestra Leader (uncredited)
Gerald MohrGerald MohrStudio Guard / Narrator (segment "Baby Weems") (voice) (uncredited)

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