The Reluctant Dragon(1941)

The big feature show with a thousand surprises!

66

1h 14m

  • Animation,
  • Family,
  • Comedy

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.

Cast

  • Robert Benchley

    Robert Benchley

    Robert Benchley

  • Frances Gifford

    Frances Gifford

    Doris

  • Nana Bryant

    Nana Bryant

    Mrs. Benchley

  • Claud Allister

    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)

  • Clarence Nash

    Clarence Nash

    Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash

  • Norman Ferguson

    Norman Ferguson

    Norman Ferguson

  • Alan Ladd

    Alan Ladd

    Baby Weems Storyboard Artist

  • Maurice Murphy

    Maurice Murphy

    Baby Weems Storyboard Artist

  • John Dehner

    John Dehner

    Baby Weems Storyboard Artist (uncredited)

  • Walt Disney

    Walt Disney

    Walt Disney (uncredited)

  • Frank Faylen

    Frank Faylen

    Orchestra Leader (uncredited)

  • Gerald Mohr

    Gerald Mohr

    Studio Guard / Narrator (segment "Baby Weems") (voice) (uncredited)

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    Status

    Released (Jun 19, 1941)

    Budget

    $600

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