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20 June 1941 (USA) moreTagline:
Sequences in MULTIPLANE TECHNICOLOR (original print media ad - many caps) morePlot:
Humorist Robert Benchley learns about the animation process at Walt Disney Studios while trying to find the great man himself to pitch him the idea of making a cartoon about a shy dragon. full summary | add synopsisNewsDesk:
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[DVD Review] Walt Disney Animation Collection: Volume 6: The Reluctant Dragon (From JustPressPlay. 16 May 2009, 8:35 PM, PDT)
The Reluctant Dragon Runs 3/17-4/4 At Main Street
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 3 March 2009, 3:04 PM, PST)
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Enjoyable tour of the Disney studio... moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Robert Benchley | ... | Himself |
| Frances Gifford | ... | Doris (Studio Artist) |
| Buddy Pepper | ... | Humphrey (Studio Guide) |
| Nana Bryant | ... | Mrs. Benchley |
| Claud Allister | ... | Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice) |
| Barnett Parker | ... | The Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice) |
| Billy Lee | ... | The Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice) |
| Florence Gill | ... | Herself (Voice Artist) |
| Clarence Nash | ... | Himself / Donald Duck (voice) |
| Norman Ferguson | ... | Himself (as Norm Ferguson) |
| Ward Kimball | ... | Himself (Goofy animator) |
| Jimmy Luske | ... | Jimmy, Baby Weems model |
 | Alan Ladd | ... | Al, Baby Weems storyboard artist |
| Truman Woodworth | ||
| Hamilton MacFadden | (as Hamilton Mac Fadden) |
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74 minCountry:
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EnglishAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)Filming Locations:
Walt Disney Studios, Burbank, California, USAFun Stuff
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Some of the maquettes shown are from early versions of Peter Pan (1953) and Lady and the Tramp (1955). moreQuotes:
[first lines]Mrs. Benchley: [Reading] "So they set off up the hill, arm in arm, the knight, the dragon, and the boy. The lights in the little village began to go out one by one."
[Is interrupted by a toy rifle going off]
Mrs. Benchley: "But there were stars and a late moon as they climbed the downs together."
[Toy rifle again]
Mrs. Benchley: Robert, please.
[Pan to Robert Benchley lying on a raft in the pool, with the toy rifle]
Robert Benchley: Go on, I can hear in any position.
[Shoots a dart at a duck decoy in the pool]
Mrs. Benchley: [Continues reading] "And as they turned the last corner and disappeared from view, snatches of an old song were borne back on the night breeze. I can't be certain which of them was singing, but I think it was the dragon."
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Disney film incorporating several animated shorts with live-action tour of Walt Disney's studio in Burbank, California. Robert Benchley gives a colorful "performance" as a guest of Walt's (who makes a cameo), meeting animators and storyboard-editors while pitching the movie idea of a shy dragon. This picture, more a playful stunt than a memorable entry in the Disney canon, features some gorgeous animation and a lovely switch from black-and-white to color early on. It's more likely to appeal to nostalgia-crazy grown-ups however, instead of restless kids. Look for appearances by Goofy, Donald Duck, Bambi, and...Alan Ladd?! **1/2 from ****