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The Reluctant Dragon (1941)

Film · 1941 · 74 min · G · Animation · 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.

Directed by Alfred L. Werker

Starring Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford, Buddy Pepper, Nana Bryant, Claud Allister, Barnett Parker, Billy Lee, Florence Gill

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In cinemas20 June 1941
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First release anywhere19 June 1941

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