The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947): movie guide

What is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty about?

Walter Mitty, a daydreaming writer with an overprotective mother, likes to imagine that he is a hero who experiences fantastic adventures. His dream becomes reality when he accidentally meets a mysterious woman who hands him a little black book. According to her, it contains the locations of the Dutch crown jewels hidden since World War II. Soon, Mitty finds himself in the middle of a confusing conspiracy, where he has difficulty differentiating between fact and fiction.

Cast highlights

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty features Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Boris Karloff, Fay Bainter, Ann Rutherford, Thurston Hall. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1947-09-01. Runtime: 110 minutes. TMDB score: 6.8/10 (145 votes). Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is listed as Comedy, Fantasy, Romance on TMDB.

How long is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty runs about 110 minutes.

Who stars in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?

Cast highlights include Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Boris Karloff, Fay Bainter, Ann Rutherford, Thurston Hall.

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