The Reluctant Dragon (1941)

06/19/1941 (US) • 1h 14m

Animation, Family, Comedy

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.

Top Billed Cast

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Buddy Pepper

Humphrey

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Benchley

Claud Allister

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

Barnett Parker

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

Billy Lee

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

Florence Gill

Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill

Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$600.00

Revenue

-

Keywords

dragon

live action and animation

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