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The Reluctant Dragon

AnimationComedyFamilyG

"The big feature show with a thousand surprises!"

Duration

1h 14m

Release

19 Jun 1941

Country

United States

Language

English

Overview

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.

Plot

Humorist Robert Benchley learns about the animation process at Walt Disney Studios while trying to find the great man himself to pitch him the idea of making a cartoon about a shy dragon.

Cast

Robert BenchleyFrances GiffordBuddy Pepper

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 6.7/10Rotten Tomatoes: 100%

Details

Director

Alfred L. WerkerHamilton LuskeJack Cutting

Writers

Kenneth GrahameTed SearsAl Perkins

Budget

$600

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