The Reluctant Dragon

The Reluctant Dragon (1941)

June 19th, 19411h 14min

Family, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
66%

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.


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