The Reluctant Dragon (1941)
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.
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Robert BenchleyRobert Benchley
Frances GiffordDorisBuddy PepperHumphrey
Nana BryantMrs. Benchley
Claud AllisterSir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Barnett ParkerDragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Billy LeeBoy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)Florence GillClara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill
Clarence NashDonald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash
Norman FergusonNorman Ferguson
Ward KimballWard KimballJimmy LuskeBaby Weems ModelKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · Fantasy · FamilyTheme affinityDragonVisual styleAnimationDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamily
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What is The Reluctant Dragon about?
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.
How long is The Reluctant Dragon?
The Reluctant Dragon has a runtime of 74 minutes.
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