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1941

The Reluctant Dragon

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.

Credits

Directors

Alfred L. Werker , Hamilton Luske

Producer

Walt Disney

Writers

Kenneth Grahame , Ted Sears , Al Perkins , Larry Clemmons , William Cottrell , Harry Clork

Cinematographers

Bert Glennon , Winton C. Hoch

Composers

Frank Churchill , Larry Morey

Cast

Robert Benchley , Frances Gifford , Buddy Pepper , Nana Bryant , Claud Allister , Barnett Parker , Billy Lee , Florence Gill , Clarence Nash , Norman Ferguson

Studio

Walt Disney Productions

Genres

Animation Comedy Family

Posters

5
The Reluctant Dragon (1941) theatrical poster - US
US theatrical
The Reluctant Dragon (1941) international poster - US
US international
The Reluctant Dragon (1941) character poster - US
US character
The Reluctant Dragon (1941) teaser poster - US
US teaser
The Reluctant Dragon (1941) imax poster - US
US imax

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