The Reluctant Dragon

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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Release date

19 Jun 1941

Runtime

1 h 14 min

• TMDB 6.6

Genres

• Animation
• Family
• Comedy

Director

Alfred L. WerkerHamilton Luske

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Countries

• US

Cast

Robert Benchleyas Robert BenchleyFrances Giffordas DorisBPBuddy Pepperas HumphreyNana Bryantas Mrs. BenchleyCAClaud Allisteras Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)Barnett Parkeras Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)Billy Leeas Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)FGFlorence Gillas Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence GillClarence Nashas Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence NashNorman Fergusonas Norman Ferguson

Writers

LCLarry ClemmonsKGKenneth GrahameTSTed SearsAPAl PerkinsWilliam CottrellHCHarry Clork

Composer

LMLarry MoreyFrank Churchill

Cinematography

WCWinton C. HochBert Glennon

Studios

Walt Disney Productions

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