The Reluctant Dragon

“The big feature show with a thousand surprises!”

6.6

1941

1h 14m

AnimationFamilyComedy

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.

Key Crew

Director

Alfred L. Werker

Producers

Walt Disney

Writers

Larry Clemmons

Al Perkins

William Cottrell

Cinematography

Winton C. Hoch

Music

Frank Churchill

Cast (22)

Robert Benchley

Frances Gifford

Doris

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The Reluctant Dragon

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