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1947 · 110 min · NR

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Directed by Norman Z. McLeod · Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) is a Comedy film, directed by Norman Z. McLeod set in New York City during the 1940s. It runs 110 minutes and is rated NR.

Composer
David Raksin
Cinematography
Lee Garmes
Cast
Danny KayeVirginia MayoBoris KarloffFay BainterAnn RutherfordThurston HallGordon JonesFlorence Bates

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Tone
ComedicWhimsical

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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