The Reluctant Dragon

The Reluctant Dragon

1941
1h 14m
6.6

6.6/10

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"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.

Status: Released

Budget: $600

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Walt Disney Productions
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date June 19, 1941
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0034091

Cast

Robert Benchley
Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Frances Gifford
Frances Gifford

Doris

Buddy Pepper
Buddy Pepper

Humphrey

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)

Florence Gill
Florence Gill

Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill

Clarence Nash
Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash

Norman Ferguson
Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

Ward Kimball
Ward Kimball

Ward Kimball

Jimmy Luske
Jimmy Luske

Baby Weems Model

Key Crew

Alfred L. Werker
Director
Hamilton Luske
Director
Ted Sears
Screenplay
Al Perkins
Screenplay
Larry Clemmons
Screenplay
William Cottrell
Screenplay
Harry Clork
Screenplay
Walt Disney
Producer