The Reluctant Dragon

1941 · directed by Hamilton Luske

Rating
80/100
Hit
yes

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.

The Reluctant Dragon (1941), directed by Hamilton Luske, rates 80/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Robert Benchley
  • Frances Gifford
  • Buddy Pepper
  • Nana Bryant
  • Claud Allister
  • Barnett Parker
  • Billy Lee
  • Florence Gill
  • Clarence Nash
  • Norman Ferguson

Crew

  • Bert Glennon — Director of Photography
  • Winton C. Hoch — Director of Photography
  • Paul Weatherwax — Editor
  • Frank Churchill — Original Music Composer
  • Larry Morey — Original Music Composer
  • Al Perkins — Screenplay
  • Harry Clork — Screenplay
  • Larry Clemmons — Screenplay
  • Ted Sears — Screenplay
  • William Cottrell — Screenplay

More from Hamilton Luske

  1. Pinocchio (1940) — 84/100 · hit
  2. Fantasia (1940) — 83/100 · hit
  3. One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) — 80/100 · hit
  4. Cinderella (1950) — 79/100
  5. Lady and the Tramp (1955) — 77/100
  6. Donald in Mathmagic Land (1959) — 76/100 · short, not counted

How these numbers work: Methodology