The Fifty-First Dragon
Synopsis
Based on the Heywood Broun story of an awkward Knight who couldn't keep up with his classmates at the Killing Dragons Knight School, until a professor, in order to instill self-confidence in the Knight, convinces him that he can kill dragons with the best of them if he uses the magic word. And so he does until he meets his fifty-first dragon and forgets the magic word, and loses his self-confidence crutch provided by a word.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pete Burness, Arthur Heinemann
- Original Title
- The Fifty-First Dragon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- United Productions of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pete Burness, Arthur Heinemann
Department Leadership Roster
Pete Burness
Director
Arthur Heinemann
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fifty-First Dragon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fifty-First Dragon about?
Based on the Heywood Broun story of an awkward Knight who couldn't keep up with his classmates at the Killing Dragons Knight School, until a professor, in order to instill self-confidence in the Knight, convinces him that he can kill dragons with the best of them if he uses the magic word. And so he does until he meets his fifty-first dragon and forgets the magic word, and loses his self-confidence crutch provided by a word.
Who directed The Fifty-First Dragon?
The Fifty-First Dragon was directed by Pete Burness, Arthur Heinemann.
Who stars in The Fifty-First Dragon?
The principal cast of The Fifty-First Dragon includes John Lund.
When was The Fifty-First Dragon released and how long is it?
The Fifty-First Dragon was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 11m.