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The Reluctant Dragon

Humorist Robert Benchley seeks out Walt Disney to request an adaptation of a short story about a gentle dragon who would rather recite poetry than be ferocious. Along the way, he is treated to a tour of the Walt Disney Studios and learns about the animation process.

Director(s)

Hamilton MacFadden

Alfred L. Werker

Hamilton Luske

Cast & Crew

Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

Orchestra Leader (uncredited)

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

Baby Weems Storyboard Artist

Hamilton Luske

Hamilton Luske

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John Dehner

John Dehner

Baby Weems Storyboard Artist (uncredited)

Clarence Nash

Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash

Maurice Murphy

Maurice Murphy

Baby Weems Storyboard Artist

Claud Allister

Claud Allister

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

Alfred L. Werker

Alfred L. Werker

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Frances Gifford

Frances Gifford

Doris

Lester Dorr

Lester Dorr

Slim (uncredited)

Walt Disney

Walt Disney

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Gerald Mohr

Gerald Mohr

Studio Guard / Narrator (segment "Baby Weems") (voice) (uncredited)

Nana Bryant

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Benchley

Ward Kimball

Ward Kimball

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Florence Gill

Florence Gill

Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill

Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

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Barnett Parker

Barnett Parker

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

Buddy Pepper

Buddy Pepper

Humphrey

Billy Lee

Billy Lee

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

Eddie Marr

Eddie Marr

Walter Winchell (segment "Baby Weems") (voice) (uncredited)

Jimmy Luske

Jimmy Luske

Baby Weems Model

Truman Woodworth

Truman Woodworth

Truman Woodworth

Hamilton MacFadden

Hamilton MacFadden

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Val Stanton

Val Stanton

Courier (uncredited)

Details

GenresAnimation, Family, Comedy
Runtime1h 14 mins
Released on19 Jun 1941
Languageen
Produced InUnited States of America
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The Reluctant Dragon 1941 Trailer | Disney

The Reluctant Dragon FAQs

The directors of The Reluctant Dragon are Hamilton MacFadden, Alfred L. Werker, and Hamilton Luske.

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