The Reluctant Dragon

The Reluctant Dragon (1941)

U
19/06/1941 (GB)
Animation, Family, Comedy
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. WerkerDirector
  • Hamilton LuskeDirector
  • Larry ClemmonsScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $600

Keywords

  • dragon
  • live action and animation

Top Billed Cast

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Frances Gifford

Frances Gifford

Doris

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

Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill

Clarence Nash

Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash

Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

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