The Reluctant Dragon (1941)

Director: Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske
Cast: Barnett Parker, Billy Lee, Buddy Pepper, Claud Allister, Florence Gill, Frances Gifford, Nana Bryant, Robert Benchley

Synopsis:

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.