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The Reluctant Dragon

1941
Directed byAlfred L. Werker
1h 14m

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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Robert BenchleyRobert BenchleyFrances GiffordDorisBuddy Pepper
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Humphrey
Nana BryantMrs. Benchley
Claud AllisterSir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Barnett ParkerDragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Billy LeeBoy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Florence GillClara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill
Clarence NashDonald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash
Norman FergusonNorman Ferguson
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GENRES
AnimationFamilyComedy
STATUSReleased
RATING
6.6

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