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The Reluctant Dragon

The big feature show with a thousand surprises!
Jun 19, 1941 · 1h 14m
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Animation
Family
Comedy

PLOT

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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CAST

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
Directed by Alfred L. Werker

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$600
Revenue
—
Production
Walt Disney Productions
Country
US

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