dragon,live action and animation

The Reluctant Dragon (1941)

Poster for The Reluctant Dragon

The big feature show with a thousand surprises!

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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Cast & Crew

Director
Alfred L. Werker
  • Profile picture of Robert Benchley
    Robert Benchley Robert Benchley
  • Profile picture of Frances Gifford
    Doris Frances Gifford
  • Profile picture of Nana Bryant
    Mrs. Benchley Nana Bryant
  • Profile picture of Claud Allister
    Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice) Claud Allister
  • Profile picture of Barnett Parker
    Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice) Barnett Parker
  • Profile picture of Billy Lee
    Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice) Billy Lee
  • Profile picture of Clarence Nash
    Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash Clarence Nash
  • Profile picture of Norman Ferguson
    Norman Ferguson Norman Ferguson

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Keywords

  • dragon
  • live action and animation