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The Reluctant Dragon

Name: The Reluctant Dragon
Director: Alfred L. Werker
Genre: Animation, Family, Comedy
Released: 1941
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford, Buddy Pepper, Nana Bryant, Claud Allister

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.

1941 · Directed by Alfred L. Werker · 74 min · Animation · Family · Comedy · 10 frames

Tagline

The big feature show with a thousand surprises!

Crew

Screenplay: Larry Clemmons, Al Perkins, William Cottrell, Ted Sears
Cinematography: Winton C. Hoch, Bert Glennon
Edited by: Paul Weatherwax
Music: Frank Churchill, Larry Morey
Produced by: Walt Disney

Cast

Robert Benchley as Robert Benchley
Frances Gifford as Doris
Buddy Pepper as Humphrey
Nana Bryant as Mrs. Benchley
Claud Allister as Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Barnett Parker as Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Billy Lee as Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Florence Gill as Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill
Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash
Norman Ferguson as Norman Ferguson

Production

Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studios: Walt Disney Productions
Budget: $600
Themes: dragon, live action and animation

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