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.

Directors

Alfred L. Werker , Hamilton Luske

Producer

Writers

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

Cinematographers

Winton C. Hoch , Bert Glennon

Editor

Paul Weatherwax

Composers

Larry Morey , Frank Churchill

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

External

Posters

5

The Reluctant Dragon (1941) movie poster

The Reluctant Dragon (1941) movie poster

The Reluctant Dragon (1941) movie poster

The Reluctant Dragon (1941) movie poster

The Reluctant Dragon (1941) movie poster

Awards

1 win, 1 nomination

Won Best British Short Animation The Reluctant Dragon 1988

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