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The Reluctant Dragon (1941)

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.
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Hamilton Luske profile
Hamilton Luske

Director

Alfred L. Werker profile
Alfred L. Werker

Director

Cast

Robert Benchley profile
Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Frances Gifford profile
Frances Gifford

Doris

Buddy Pepper profile
Buddy Pepper

Humphrey

Nana Bryant profile
Nana Bryant

Mrs. Benchley

Claud Allister profile
Claud Allister

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

Barnett Parker profile
Barnett Parker

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

Billy Lee profile
Billy Lee

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

Florence Gill profile
Florence Gill

Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill

Clarence Nash profile
Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash

Norman Ferguson profile
Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

Ward Kimball profile
Ward Kimball

Ward Kimball

Jimmy Luske profile
Jimmy Luske

Baby Weems Model

Robert Benchley profile
Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Frances Gifford profile
Frances Gifford

Doris

Buddy Pepper profile
Buddy Pepper

Humphrey

Nana Bryant profile
Nana Bryant

Mrs. Benchley

Claud Allister profile
Claud Allister

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

Barnett Parker profile
Barnett Parker

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

Billy Lee profile
Billy Lee

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

Florence Gill profile
Florence Gill

Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill

Clarence Nash profile
Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash

Norman Ferguson profile
Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

Ward Kimball profile
Ward Kimball

Ward Kimball

Jimmy Luske profile
Jimmy Luske

Baby Weems Model

Extra

Release Date

June 19, 1941

Original Language

English

Budget

$600.00

Production Company

Walt Disney Productions logo

Available On

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Videos

Forgotten Disney Classic Movie  - Reluctant Dragon Original Trailer thumbnail
Forgotten Disney Classic Movie - Reluctant Dragon Original Trailer
The Reluctant Dragon 1941 Trailer | Disney thumbnail
The Reluctant Dragon 1941 Trailer | Disney

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