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The Reluctant Dragon(1941)

The big feature show with a thousand surprises!

6.6(164)1h 14m1941-06-19

AnimationFamilyComedy

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.

Director:: Alfred L. Werker
Writers:: Larry Clemmons, Kenneth Grahame, Ted Sears
Producers:: Walt Disney
Cinematographer:: Winton C. Hoch
Composer:: Larry Morey
Production:: Walt Disney Productions
Budget:: $600
Status:: Released

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Cast

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Frances Gifford

Frances Gifford

Doris

Buddy Pepper

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)

Florence Gill

Florence Gill

Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill

Clarence Nash

Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash

Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

Ward Kimball

Ward Kimball

Ward Kimball

Jimmy Luske

Jimmy Luske

Baby Weems Model