CinemaOSMovie · 1941 · 1h 14m · G
The Reluctant Dragon

The big feature show with a thousand surprises!

66%(170)IMDbAnimationFamilyComedy

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.

Directed byAlfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 14m
Language
EN
Released
June 19, 1941
Budget
$600
Studios
Walt Disney Productions

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Trailers & teasers

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The Reluctant Dragon 1941 Trailer | Disney

The Reluctant Dragon 1941 Trailer | Disney

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Frances Gifford

Frances Gifford

Doris

Buddy Pepper

Humphrey

Nana Bryant

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Benchley

Claud Allister

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

Barnett Parker

Barnett Parker

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

Billy Lee

Billy Lee

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

Florence Gill

Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill

Clarence Nash

Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash

Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

Creative team
Directed by
Alfred L. Werker
Alfred L. Werker
Hamilton Luske
Hamilton Luske
Written by
Larry Clemmons
Kenneth Grahame
Produced by
Walt Disney
Walt Disney

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