The Reluctant Dragon

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The Reluctant Dragon (1941)

"The big feature show with a thousand surprises!"

Audience Score

67

G 1 hr 14 minJun 20th, 1941Animation, Documentary, Family

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.

DirectorsHamilton LuskeAlfred L. Werker

StarringRobert BenchleyFrances GiffordBuddy Pepper

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Cast & Crew

Robert Benchley

as Robert Benchley

Frances Gifford

as Mrs. Benchley

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:June 20th, 1941

Original Language:English

Production Companies:Walt Disney Productions

Movie Tags:dragon

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