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Walt Disney Productions presents

The Reluctant Dragon

directed by Alfred L. Werker & Hamilton Luske

“The big feature show with a thousand surprises!”

19411h 14mGAnimation

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Walt Disney Productions presents

The Reluctant Dragon

directed by Alfred L. Werker & Hamilton Luske

“The big feature show with a thousand surprises!”

19411h 14mGAnimation

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§ Synopsis

Animation · Family · Comedy

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.

§ Keywords

what it's about

dragon live action and animation

§ Crew

behind the camera

Directors

Alfred L. Werker

Screenplay

William Cottrell

Cinematography

Music

Frank Churchill

§ Cast

8 of 23

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

as Robert Benchley

Frances Gifford

Frances Gifford

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)

as Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill

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