The Reluctant Dragon
The big feature show with a thousand surprises!
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.
Movie Info
Release Date: 6/19/1941
Runtime: 74 min
Director: Alfred L. Werker
Writers: William Cottrell
Top 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
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