The Reluctant Dragon (1941)
"The big feature show with a thousand surprises!"
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👍 82%audience score Estimated from TMDB user ratings and critic scores, calibrated to Google's former audience score. Google stopped publishing it in 2026.
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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)
Billy Lee as Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Florence Gill as Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill
Is The Reluctant Dragon good?
Most people think so. 82% audience score, estimated from 170 TMDB ratings.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
