The Reluctant Dragon
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.
Release Date
June 19, 1941Runtime
74 minRating
GDirected by
Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton LuskeScreenplay by
Larry Clemmons, Al Perkins, William Cottrell, Ted Sears, Harry ClorkStory by
Kenneth GrahameLanguage
EnglishBudget
$600Revenue
$0Status
Released
Cast
Robert Benchley
Robert Benchley
Frances Gifford
Doris
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)
Clarence Nash
Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash
Norman Ferguson
Norman Ferguson
Alan Ladd
Baby Weems Storyboard Artist
Maurice Murphy
Baby Weems Storyboard Artist
John Dehner
Baby Weems Storyboard Artist (uncredited)
Walt Disney
Walt Disney (uncredited)
Frank Faylen
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Gerald Mohr
Studio Guard / Narrator (segment "Baby Weems") (voice) (uncredited)
Eddie Marr
Walter Winchell (segment "Baby Weems") (voice) (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
Slim (uncredited)Images
Videos
Forgotten Disney Classic Movie - Reluctant Dragon Original Trailer
The Reluctant Dragon 1941 Trailer | Disney
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Forgotten Disney Classic Movie - Reluctant Dragon Original Trailer