The Reluctant Dragon
The big feature show with a thousand surprises!
1941-06-19 | 74 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Robert BenchleyRobert Benchley
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Frances GiffordDoris
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Nana BryantMrs. Benchley
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Claud AllisterSir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
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Barnett ParkerDragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
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Billy LeeBoy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
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Clarence NashDonald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash
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Norman FergusonNorman Ferguson
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Alan LaddBaby Weems Storyboard Artist
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Maurice MurphyBaby Weems Storyboard Artist
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John DehnerBaby Weems Storyboard Artist (uncredited)
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Walt DisneyWalt Disney (uncredited)
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Frank FaylenOrchestra Leader (uncredited)
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Gerald MohrStudio Guard / Narrator (segment "Baby Weems") (voice) (uncredited)
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