The Reluctant Dragon

The Reluctant Dragon

The Reluctant Dragon

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1941•74 min•AnimationFamilyComedy

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Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Frances Gifford

Doris

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Buddy Pepper

Humphrey

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Benchley

Claud Allister

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

Barnett Parker

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

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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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