The Reluctant Dragon (1941)
The Reluctant Dragon is a 1941 animation movie directed by Alfred L. Werker and Hamilton Luske, with a running time of 1h 14m. It stars Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford and Buddy Pepper.
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.
Where to watch The Reluctant Dragon
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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
- Ward Kimball as Ward Kimball
- Jimmy Luske as Baby Weems Model