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The Reluctant Dragon 1941

Film · 1941 · 1 h 14 min · Animation, Family, Comedy

Directed by Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske

«The big feature show with a thousand surprises!»

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Synopsis

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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Cast

Robert Benchley Robert Benchley
Frances Gifford Doris
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)
Florence Gill Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill
Clarence Nash Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash
Norman Ferguson Norman Ferguson

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