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Animation / Family / Comedy

The Reluctant Dragon.

The big feature show with a thousand surprises!

6.6/ 1019411h 14mEN

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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Directed by Alfred L. Werker

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY

Cast.

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Frances Gifford

Frances Gifford

Doris

Buddy Pepper

Humphrey

Nana Bryant

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Benchley

Claud Allister

Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

Barnett Parker

Barnett Parker

Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

Billy Lee

Billy Lee

Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

Florence Gill

Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill

THE RIGHT PLACE TO PRESS PLAY

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