The Reluctant Dragon

This animated short tells the story of a peaceful, friendly dragon who, with the help of a young boy and an aging knight, stages a fake battle to keep the myth of fierce dragons alive for the local villagers. There is a nice message about acceptance of difference and not feeling pressured to adhere to stereotypes that is pretty progressive considering this was made in 1941. The animation is cute, without being spectacular, and the overall tone is light and funny. Far from being a Disney classic, this is still a nice little animated short that has sadly been a bit hidden by how it was released (as part of a mostly forgotten 'compilation' film). Worth a look.