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The Reluctant Dragon

6.6Jun 19, 19411h 14mAnimationFamilyComedy

Directed by Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske

Written by Larry Clemmons, Al Perkins, William Cottrell, Kenneth Grahame, Ted Sears

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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Cast

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Frances Gifford

Frances Gifford

Doris

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Buddy Pepper

Humphrey

Nana Bryant

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Benchley

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Claud Allister

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

Barnett Parker

Barnett Parker

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

Billy Lee

Billy Lee

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

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Florence Gill

Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill

Clarence Nash

Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash

Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

Norman Ferguson

Ward Kimball

Ward Kimball

Ward Kimball

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Jimmy Luske

Baby Weems Model

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