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The Reluctant Dragon (1941)

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.

  • Animation
  • Family
  • Comedy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Robert BenchleyRobert BenchleyRobert Benchley
  • Photo of Frances GiffordFrances GiffordDoris
  • Photo of Buddy PepperBuddy PepperHumphrey
  • Photo of Nana BryantNana BryantMrs. Benchley
  • Photo of Claud AllisterClaud AllisterSir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
  • Photo of Barnett ParkerBarnett ParkerDragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
  • Photo of Billy LeeBilly LeeBoy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
  • Photo of Florence GillFlorence GillClara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill
  • Photo of Clarence NashClarence NashDonald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash
  • Photo of Norman FergusonNorman FergusonNorman Ferguson

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