The Reluctant Dragon
157 reviews
Animation/Family
1h 14m
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...
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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.
- DirectorAlfred L. Werker
- Release19 June 1941
- Genre
- Duration1h 14m
- Budget$600
- Revenue?
- Rate157 reviews
- Productions
Walt Disney Productions
Cast

Robert Benchley
Robert Benchley

Frances Gifford
Doris

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)

Clarence Nash
Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash

Norman Ferguson
Norman Ferguson

Alan Ladd
Baby Weems Storyboard Artist

Maurice Murphy
Baby Weems Storyboard Artist

John Dehner
Baby Weems Storyboard Artist (uncredited)

Walt Disney
Walt Disney (uncredited)

Frank Faylen
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)

Gerald Mohr
Studio Guard / Narrator (segment "Baby Weems") (voice) (uncredited)

Eddie Marr
Walter Winchell (segment "Baby Weems") (voice) (uncredited)

Lester Dorr
Slim (uncredited)
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