The Reluctant Dragon
The big feature show with a thousand surprises!
1941 · 1h 14m · Approved
Animation, Comedy, Family
Directed by
Hamilton Luske
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The Reluctant Dragon
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Hamilton Luske Director
- Robert Benchley as Himself
- 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 The Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
- Billy Lee as The Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
- Florence Gill Cast
- Clarence Nash Cast
- Norman Ferguson Cast
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