The Reluctant Dragon (1941)

  • G
  • 06/20/1941 (US)
  • Family, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
  • 1h 14m

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.

Alfred L. Werker

Director

Larry Clemmons

Screenplay

Kenneth Grahame

Story

Ted Sears

Screenplay

Al Perkins

Screenplay

William Cottrell

Screenplay

Hamilton Luske

Director

Harry Clork

Screenplay

Cast

Robert Benchley's headshot

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley
Frances Gifford's headshot

Frances Gifford

Doris
Buddy Pepper's headshot

Buddy Pepper

Humphrey
Nana Bryant's headshot

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Benchley
Claud Allister's headshot

Claud Allister

Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Barnett Parker's headshot

Barnett Parker

Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Billy Lee's headshot

Billy Lee

Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Florence Gill's headshot

Florence Gill

Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill

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