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The Reluctant Dragon
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The Reluctant Dragon

(1941)Directed by Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske74 min · GAnimation, Family, Comedy
“The big feature show with a thousand surprises!”

Robert Benchley (Robert Benchley), a humorist with a short story about a dragon who would rather recite poetry than frighten anyone, sets out to pitch it to Walt Disney. First he has to find him, which means wandering the new Burbank studio and being shown how the animators work. Directors Alfred L. Werker and Hamilton Luske keep him walking from department to department, and his one chance at a pitch depends on reaching Walt before the day runs out.

Robert Benchleyas Robert Benchley
Frances Giffordas Doris
Buddy Pepperas Humphrey
Nana Bryantas Mrs. Benchley
CAClaud Allisteras Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Barnett Parkeras Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Billy Leeas Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Florence Gillas Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill
Clarence Nashas Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash
Norman Fergusonas Norman Ferguson
Ward Kimballas Ward Kimball
Jimmy Luskeas Baby Weems Model
Alan Laddas Baby Weems Storyboard Artist
Truman Woodworthas Truman Woodworth
HMHamilton MacFaddenas Hamilton MacFadden
Maurice Murphyas Baby Weems Storyboard Artist
John Dehneras Baby Weems Storyboard Artist (uncredited)
Walt Disneyas Walt Disney (uncredited)
Frank Faylenas Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Gerald Mohras Studio Guard / Narrator (segment "Baby Weems") (voice) (uncredited)
Eddie Marras Walter Winchell (segment "Baby Weems") (voice) (uncredited)
Lester Dorras Slim (uncredited)
Val Stantonas Courier (uncredited)