The Reluctant Dragon (1941) — Perfery

(1941)Directed by Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske74 min · GAnimation, Family, Comedy

“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.

Robert Benchleyas Robert Benchley

Frances Giffordas Doris

Buddy Pepperas Humphrey

Nana Bryantas Mrs. Benchley

Claud 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

HM Hamilton 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)