The Reluctant Dragon · 1941

The Reluctant Dragon

«The big feature show with a thousand surprises!»

Alfred L. Werker · 74 min · United States of America

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.

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Budget

US$600

Production companies

Walt Disney Productions

Cast

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  Robert Benchley

  Robert Benchley

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  Frances Gifford

  Doris

• Buddy Pepper

  Humphrey

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  Nana Bryant

  Mrs. Benchley

• Claud Allister

  Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

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  Barnett Parker

  Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

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  Billy Lee

  Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

• Florence Gill

  Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill