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The Reluctant Dragon (Season 2, Episode 9)
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy

Enjoy Hans Christian Andersen's legendary tale of a beautiful mermaid who rescues a ship-wrecked prince only to fall hopelessly in love with him. In order for the couple to be together, the mermaid must let go of all that she holds dear, ...See moreEnjoy Hans Christian Andersen's legendary tale of a beautiful mermaid who rescues a ship-wrecked prince only to fall hopelessly in love with him. In order for the couple to be together, the mermaid must let go of all that she holds dear, and leave her beloved sea kingdom forever. See less
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Director
Writers
Richard De Roy (adaptation) | Kenneth Grahame (novel)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Nov 13, 1960

Release date
Nov 13, 1960 (United States)

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14 cast members
Name Known for
Shirley Temple
Gillian Potter Gillian Potter   See fewer
John Raitt
St. George St. George   See fewer
Jack Weston
Amos Overmuch Amos Overmuch   See fewer
Jonathan Harris
Dragon (voice) Dragon (voice)   See fewer
Alice Pearce
Rebecca Rebecca   See fewer
Don Weissmuller
Dragon's Body Dragon's Body   See fewer
John Craig
Noah (uncredited) Noah (uncredited)   See fewer
Lester Dorr
Alfred Potter (uncredited) Alfred Potter (uncredited)   See fewer
Dabbs Greer
Samuel (uncredited) Samuel (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Herbert
Jeremy Potter (uncredited) Jeremy Potter (uncredited)   See fewer
John Melfi
Vacant (uncredited) Vacant (uncredited)   See fewer
J. Pat O'Malley
Mayor Godfrey (uncredited) Mayor Godfrey (uncredited)   See fewer
Barbara Pepper
Mistress Becket (uncredited) Mistress Becket (uncredited)   See fewer
Grady Sutton
Simon (uncredited) Simon (uncredited)   See fewer
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