Jun 19, 1941
74 min
Full-HD

The Reluctant Dragon (1941)

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.

Category

Family Animation Comedy Fantasy

Country

United States of America

Companies

Walt Disney Productions

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Frances Gifford

Doris

Buddy Pepper

Humphrey

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Benchley

Claud Allister

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

Barnett Parker

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

Billy Lee

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

Florence Gill

Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill

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