The Reluctant Dragon
The Reluctant Dragon

The Reluctant Dragon

The big feature show with a thousand surprises!

6.674 min
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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 6/19/1941

Runtime: 74 min

Director: Alfred L. Werker

Writers: William Cottrell

Top Cast

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Frances Gifford

Frances Gifford

Doris

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)

Clarence Nash

Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash

Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

Baby Weems Storyboard Artist

Maurice Murphy

Maurice Murphy

Baby Weems Storyboard Artist

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