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The Reluctant Dragon (1941)

The big feature show with a thousand surprises!

  • Jun 19, 1941
  • 1h 14m
  • G

6.6/10

TMDB user score
170 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Reluctant Dragon is a 1941 animation and family film directed by Alfred L. Werker and Hamilton Luske. Its leading cast includes Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford and Buddy Pepper. It runs for 1 hour 14 minutes.

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 14 minutes
Age rating (US)
G
Language
English
Audience signal
6.6/10 from 170 TMDB votes

Trailer

The Reluctant Dragon 1941 Trailer | Disney · plays from YouTube

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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
  • Ward Kimball Ward Kimball
  • Jimmy Luske Baby Weems Model
  • Alan Ladd Baby Weems Storyboard Artist
  • Truman Woodworth Truman Woodworth
  • Hamilton MacFadden Hamilton MacFadden
  • Maurice Murphy Baby Weems Storyboard Artist
  • John Dehner Baby Weems Storyboard Artist (uncredited)
  • Walt Disney Walt Disney (uncredited)

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