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Feature film — 1941

The Reluctant Dragon (1941)

6.61h 14mAnimation — 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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Director: Alfred L. Werker

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Cast & crew

Robert Benchley as Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Frances Gifford as Doris

Frances Gifford

Doris

B

Buddy Pepper

Humphrey

Nana Bryant as Mrs. Benchley

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Benchley

C

Claud Allister

Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

Barnett Parker as Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

Barnett Parker

Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

Billy Lee as Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

Billy Lee

Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

F

Florence Gill

Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill

Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash

Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash

Norman Ferguson as Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

W

Ward Kimball

Ward Kimball

J

Jimmy Luske

Baby Weems Model

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