The Reluctant Dragon

1941 · 74 MIN · IMDB 6.7 · 4,022 VOTES · DIR. Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske

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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.

Dialogue Timeline — 303 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:53:25 Long, long ago, in a faraway land across the sea
00:54:15 Oh, the village!
00:55:43 Oh, no, no. No battles. No.
00:56:24 Playing with the gentle breezes Romping with the bumblebeeses
00:57:15 It's Sir Giles, stupid.
00:58:10 On a big horse with a long sword and spear.
00:59:10 Excuse me, sir. I've come to...
00:59:59 He shall pay dearly on the field of battle.
01:00:35 - Well, I... - Oh, fleecy cloud
01:01:09 Oh, very, very Don't you know
01:01:45 Oh, that's Sir Giles.
01:02:37 Here. Do have another sandwich
01:03:25 Now, Sir Giles. Tell the Dragon now.
01:04:06 Yes, of course. You're quite right.
01:04:39 But dragons and knights always fight.
01:05:19 - Bands are playing. - The Dragon appears.
01:05:53 Oh, dear.
01:06:34 - Good night. - Good night.
01:07:21 Here now, mind your step, lady. Mind your step.
01:08:48 Oh, say that again.
01:10:13 Extraordinary.
01:10:51 One lump or two? Help!
01:11:27 Hooray, Sir Giles! Hooray, Dragon!
01:12:27 whereupon the satisfied villagers welcomed him into society.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed303
Dialogue density4.1 lines / min
First line00:53:25
Final line01:12:27

Production Record

DirectorAlfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske
LanguageEnglish
Budget$600
IMDb votes4,022