The Reluctant Dragon (1941)
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.
Released: Jun 19, 1941
Runtime: 74 minutes
Genre: Family, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Stars: Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford, Buddy Pepper, Nana Bryant, Claud Allister, Barnett Parker
Crew: Alfred L. Werker (Director), Larry Clemmons (Screenplay), Al Perkins (Screenplay), Hugh Hennesy (Art Direction), William Cottrell (Screenplay), Kenneth Grahame (Story)