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The Reluctant Dragon
Dir. Alfred L. Werker
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The Reluctant Dragon
“The big feature show with a thousand surprises!”
Animation
Family
Comedy
Director
Alfred L. Werker
Screenplay
Larry Clemmons, Kenneth Grahame
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
Jun 19, 1941
Budget
$600
Revenue
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Country
United States of America
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)
Eddie Marr
Walter Winchell (segment "Baby Weems") (voice) (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
Slim (uncredited)
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Watch on Disney Plus
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