The Reluctant Dragon

The Reluctant Dragon

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1941-06-19

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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The Reluctant Dragon

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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.

Released

1941-06-19

Runtime

74

Director

Alfred L. Werker

Budget

$600

Revenue

$0

Genres

Animation

Family

Comedy

Language

English

Production

Walt Disney Productions

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    Robert Benchley

    Robert Benchley
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    Frances Gifford

    Frances Gifford
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    Buddy Pepper

    Buddy Pepper
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    Nana Bryant

    Nana Bryant
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    Claud Allister

    Claud Allister
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    Barnett Parker

    Barnett Parker
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    Billy Lee

    Billy Lee
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    Florence Gill

    Florence Gill
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    Clarence Nash

    Clarence Nash
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    Norman Ferguson

    Norman Ferguson
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    Ward Kimball

    Ward Kimball
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    Jimmy Luske

    Jimmy Luske
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    Alan Ladd

    Alan Ladd
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    Truman Woodworth

    Truman Woodworth
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    Hamilton MacFadden

    Hamilton MacFadden
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    Maurice Murphy

    Maurice Murphy
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    John Dehner

    John Dehner
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    Walt Disney

    Walt Disney
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    Frank Faylen

    Frank Faylen
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    Gerald Mohr

    Gerald Mohr
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    Eddie Marr

    Eddie Marr
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    Lester Dorr

    Lester Dorr