The Reluctant Dragon backdrop

The Reluctant Dragon 1941 Directed by Alfred L. Werker , Hamilton Luske

The big feature show with a thousand surprises!

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Animation , Comedy , Family
Production Company Walt Disney Productions
Budget $600
Release Date 19 June 1941
74 mins
Cast
Robert Benchley Robert Benchley
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
Alan Ladd Baby Weems Storyboard Artist
Truman Woodworth Truman Woodworth
Hamilton MacFadden Hamilton MacFadden
Maurice Murphy Baby Weems Storyboard Artist
John Dehner Baby Weems Storyboard Artist (uncredited)
Walt Disney Walt Disney (uncredited)
Frank Faylen Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Gerald Mohr Studio Guard / Narrator (segment "Baby Weems") (voice) (uncredited)
Eddie Marr Walter Winchell (segment "Baby Weems") (voice) (uncredited)
Lester Dorr Slim (uncredited)