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The Reluctant Dragon

Name: The Reluctant Dragon
Genre: Animation, Family, Comedy
Released: 1941-06-19
Duration: 74 min
Cast: Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford, Buddy Pepper, Nana Bryant, Claud Allister

The big feature show with a thousand surprises!

1941 1h 14m 6.6 rated Animation, Family, Comedy

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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Starring

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)

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Director

Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske

Studios

Walt Disney Productions

Release

1941-06-19

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1941 Animation Family Comedy Alfred L. Werker Hamilton Luske dragon live action and animation

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About The Reluctant Dragon

The Reluctant Dragon is a 1941 movie in the Animation, Family, Comedy space directed by Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske and starring Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford, Buddy Pepper. Use this page to watch the trailer, check cast and production details, save it to your lists, or jump to where it is available to watch.