The Reluctant Dragon
1941/06/19 (US) | Animation, Family, Comedy
The big feature show with a thousand surprises!
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.
Alfred L. Werker
Director
Larry Clemmons
Screenplay
Ted Sears
Screenplay
Al Perkins
Screenplay
William Cottrell
Screenplay
Hamilton Luske
Director
Harry Clork
Screenplay
Lead Cast
Robert Benchley
Robert Benchley
Frances Gifford
Doris
No Image
Buddy Pepper
Humphrey
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Benchley
Claud Allister
Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Barnett Parker
Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Billy Lee
Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Budget
$ 600
Revenue
$ 0
Status
Released
Production Company
- Walt Disney Productions
Crews
Kenneth Grahame
Story
Hugh Hennesy
Art Direction