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The Reluctant Dragon

6.619411h 14mGMovieAnimationFamilyComedy

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.

DirectorsAlfred L. Werker·Hamilton Luske
WritersKenneth Grahame·Ted Sears
ProducerWalt Disney

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Cast · Directed by Alfred L. Werker

RBRobert Benchley
Robert Benchley
Robert Benchley
FGFrances Gifford
Frances Gifford
Doris
BP
Buddy Pepper
Humphrey
NBNana Bryant
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Benchley
CA
Claud Allister
Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
BPBarnett Parker
Barnett Parker
Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
BLBilly Lee
Billy Lee
Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
FG
Florence Gill
Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill
CNClarence Nash
Clarence Nash
Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash
NFNorman Ferguson
Norman Ferguson
Norman Ferguson
WK
Ward Kimball
Ward Kimball
JL
Jimmy Luske
Baby Weems Model

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1947 · 6.1
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