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.
01:00:38 O cloud of fleece
01:01:11 They call me the timid dragon
01:01:47 Sir Giles. Well, well.
01:02:39 and a piece of cake and a crumpet and a lolly and a spot of tea.
01:03:28 Oh, yes, of course.
01:04:08 Do you mind if I recite a poem?
01:04:41 - That's right, by Jove. - You can't disappoint the whole village.
01:05:21 What a beautiful sight
01:05:57 Just a second, old chap.
01:06:38 There's going to be a fight There's going to be a fight
01:07:26 Aye, he'll do the Dragon in.
01:08:51 - Punk poet! - Again.
01:10:17 - Here I am. - Oh, so you are.
01:10:54 - Hey, you vulgar...! - Help! Help!
01:11:35 - Help! - Take that!
01:12:38 and scourge the countryside anymore.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed303
Dialogue density4.1 lines / min
First line00:53:25
Final line01:12:38

Production Record

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