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The Reluctant Dragon

6.6 / 10 6.6 1941 1h 14mG

AnimationFamilyComedy

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.

Directed by Alfred L. Werker

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CAST

The people behind the story

Robert Benchley

Robert BenchleyRobert Benchley

Frances Gifford

Frances GiffordDoris

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Buddy PepperHumphrey

Nana Bryant

Nana BryantMrs. Benchley

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Claud AllisterSir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

Barnett Parker

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

Billy Lee

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

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Florence GillClara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill