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The Reluctant Dragon
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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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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about The Reluctant Dragon
Cast
Robert BenchleyRobert Benchley
Frances GiffordDoris
Nana BryantMrs. Benchley
Barnett ParkerDragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Billy LeeBoy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)Credits
- Directed by
- Hamilton Luske, Alfred L. Werker
- Written by
- Ted Sears, Larry Clemmons, William Cottrell, Harry Clork, Al Perkins, Kenneth Grahame
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $600
Production
Walt Disney ProductionsUnited States
