The Reluctant Dragon
"The big feature show with a thousand surprises!"
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Released: Jun 19, 1941
Runtime: 1h 14m
Rating: ⭐ 6.6 / 10
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.
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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

Clarence Nash
Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash

Norman Ferguson
Norman Ferguson