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The Reluctant Dragon
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.
Key Crew
Director: Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske
Screenplay: Larry Clemmons, Al Perkins, William Cottrell, Ted Sears, Harry Clork
Story: Kenneth Grahame
Producer: Walt Disney
Director of Photography: Winton C. Hoch, Bert Glennon
Top Cast
Robert Benchley
Robert Benchley
Frances Gifford
Doris
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
Videos
The Reluctant Dragon 1941 Trailer | Disney
