The Reluctant Dragon (1941)

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Released:
1941-06-19

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.

Directors:
Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske

Runtime:
1h 14min

Genre:
Animation, Family, Comedy

  • Cast:
  • Robert Benchley
    as
    Robert Benchley
  • Frances Gifford
    as
    Doris
  • Buddy Pepper
    as
    Humphrey
  • Nana Bryant
    as
    Mrs. Benchley
  • Claud Allister
    as
    Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)