Animation ·Family ·Comedy · United States of America · 1941 · 1h 14m

The Reluctant Dragon

Director

Cast

Robert Benchley as Robert Benchley Frances Gifford as Doris Buddy Pepper as Humphrey Nana Bryant as Mrs. Benchley Claud Allister as Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice) Barnett Parker as Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)

Crew

Winton C. Hoch — Director of Photography Bert Glennon — Director of Photography Paul Weatherwax — Editor Larry Morey — Original Music Composer Frank Churchill — Original Music Composer Larry Clemmons — Screenplay

Tagline

The big feature show with a thousand surprises!

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

dragon live action and animation

Key Collaborators

Alfred L. Werker Director Hamilton Luske Director Winton C. Hoch Director of Photography Bert Glennon Director of Photography Paul Weatherwax Editor Larry Morey Original Music Composer Frank Churchill Original Music Composer Larry Clemmons Screenplay Ted Sears Screenplay Al Perkins Screenplay William Cottrell Screenplay Harry Clork Screenplay

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