1941

The Reluctant Dragon

  • Fantasy
  • Animation
  • Family

Director

Not Available

Screenwriter

Not Available

Release Date

June 19th, 1941

Studio

RKO Radio Pictures

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

Frances GiffordDoris
Buddy PepperHumphrey
Nana BryantMrs. Benchley
Claud AllisterSir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Barnett ParkerThe Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Billy LeeThe Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

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