The Reluctant Dragon
Overview
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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"The big feature show with a thousand surprises!"
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Budget
$600
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Cast
Robert Benchley
Robert Benchley
Frances Gifford
Doris
Buddy Pepper
Humphrey
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Benchley
Claud Allister
Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Barnett Parker
Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Billy Lee
Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Florence Gill
Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill
Clarence Nash
Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash
Norman Ferguson
Norman Ferguson
Ward Kimball
Ward Kimball
Jimmy Luske
Baby Weems Model
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Alfred L. Werker
Director
Directing
Larry Clemmons
Screenplay
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Kenneth Grahame
Story
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Ted Sears
Screenplay
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Al Perkins
Screenplay
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William Cottrell
Screenplay
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Hamilton Luske
Director
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Harry Clork
Screenplay
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Walt Disney
Producer
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Larry Morey
Original Music Composer
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Frank Churchill
Original Music Composer
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Winton C. Hoch
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