Movie Description
The Reluctant Dragon
(1941)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Alfred L. Werker,Hamilton Luske
- Producer : Walt Disney
- Editor : Paul Weatherwax
- Cast : Robert Benchley,Frances Gifford,Buddy Pepper,Nana Bryant,Claud Allister,Barnett Parker,Billy Lee,Florence Gill,Clarence Nash,Norman Ferguson,Ward Kimball,Jimmy Luske,Alan Ladd,Truman Woodworth,Hamilton MacFadden,Maurice Murphy,John Dehner,Walt Disney,Frank Faylen,Gerald Mohr,Eddie Marr,Lester Dorr
Cast
Robert Benchley
Doris
Humphrey
Mrs. Benchley
Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill
Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash
Norman Ferguson
Ward Kimball
Baby Weems Model
Baby Weems Storyboard Artist
Truman Woodworth
Hamilton MacFadden
Baby Weems Storyboard Artist
Baby Weems Storyboard Artist (uncredited)
Walt Disney (uncredited)
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Studio Guard / Narrator (segment "Baby Weems") (voice) (uncredited)
Walter Winchell (segment "Baby Weems") (voice) (uncredited)
Slim (uncredited)
Posters
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Facts
Original TitleThe Reluctant Dragon
Status Released
Release Information
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1941-06-19
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 14m
Budget₹ 600
Production CompaniesWalt Disney Productions
Genres
- Family
- Animation
- Comedy
- Fantasy
