The Secret Life of Walter Mitty(1947)
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Overview
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.
Director
Norman Z. McLeod
Studio
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Revenue
$957K
Cast
Danny Kaye
as Walter Mitty
Virginia Mayo
as Rosalind van Hoorn
Boris Karloff
as Dr. Hollingshead
Fay Bainter
as Mrs. Mitty
Ann Rutherford
as Gertrude Griswold
Thurston Hall
as Bruce Pierce
Gordon Jones
as Tubby Wadsworth
Florence Bates
as Mrs. Griswold
Konstantin Shayne
as Peter van Hoorn
Reginald Denny
as Colonel
Henry Corden
as Hendrick
Doris Lloyd
as Mrs. Follinsbee
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1947
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Box Office
$957K
Production Companies
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947).
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.
Who directed The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?▼
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty was directed by Norman Z. McLeod and released in 1947. It is a comedy, fantasy, romance film.
How long is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?▼
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?▼
The cast of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty includes Danny Kaye as Walter Mitty, Virginia Mayo as Rosalind van Hoorn, Boris Karloff as Dr. Hollingshead, Fay Bainter as Mrs. Mitty, Ann Rutherford as Gertrude Griswold and more.
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