The Reluctant Dragon
Jun 19, 1941 | IMDB 6.6
74 min Watch NowAnimation, Family, Comedy
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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