The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947): Cast & Box Office
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a 1947 fantasy comedy directed by Norman Z. McLeod, starring Danny Kaye as Walter Mitty, Fay Bainter and Billy Bletcher. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $956,625 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Norman Z. McLeod
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty About?
The premise of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty without spoilers.
An exuberant, colorful comedy follows Walter Mitty, a day‑dreaming writer under his overprotective mother’s care, who imagines himself a heroic adventurer. His fantasies turn tangible when a mysterious woman gives him a tiny black book said to map the Dutch crown jewels hidden since World War II, thrusting him into a tangled conspiracy that blurs fact and fiction.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- daydream
- woman bound and gagged
- supermarine spitfire
- bound and gagged
- female tied up
- imagination
- backseat driver
- schooner
- storm at sea
- shopping list
- crowded elevator
- pigeon on a window ledge
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- feeding a pigeon
- heart surgery
- rolls royce phantom ii 2 door convertible
- equipment malfunction
- sajuaro cactus
- nagging mother
- close up of eyes
- toy poodle
- cologne
- impression
- ace up sleeve
- startled
- riding a train
- row of taxis
- little black book
- stabbed in the chest
- telephone booth
- spilled milk
- tulip
- eating a dog biscuit
- muzzle
- lingerie model
- climbing in a window backwards
- finger gun
- book cover art
- dealing cards
- bubble
- falling down stairs
- cigar smoking
- bedford van
- conspiracy
- whistling teapot
- goodnight kiss
- garden
- screaming in fear
- desk bell
- hiding under a bed
- horseback riding
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Cast & Characters
Danny Kaye leads the cast as Walter Mitty, with Fay Bainter as Mrs. Mitty and Billy Bletcher as Western Character (uncredited). Directed by Norman Z. McLeod; 43 actors are credited in all.
- Director Norman Z. McLeod
- Danny Kaye as Walter Mitty
- Fay Bainter as Mrs. Mitty
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Billy Bletcher as Western Character (uncredited) -
Boris Karloff as Dr. Hugo Hollingshead
Also Starring in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
· 39 more- Frank Reicher Maasdam
- Fritz Feld Anatole
- Reginald Denny Colonel
- Robert Altman Man Drinking (uncredited)
- Bess Flowers Illustrator (uncredited)
- Virginia Mayo Rosalind van Hoorn
- Florence Bates Mrs. Griswold
- Konstantin Shayne Peter van Hoorn
- Charles Trowbridge Dr. Renshaw (uncredited)
- Thurston Hall Bruce Pierce
- Brick Sullivan Cop (uncredited)
- Eddie Acuff Wells Fargo Cowboy (uncredited)
- Charles C. Wilson Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
- Doris Lloyd Mrs. Follinsbee
- Frank McLure Director (uncredited)
- Jack Gargan Photographer (uncredited)
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- Hank Worden Western Character (uncredited)
- Dorothy Granger Wrong Mrs. Follinsbee (uncredited)
- Milton Parsons Butler
- Gordon Jones Tubby Wadsworth
- Ann Rutherford Gertrude Griswold
- Rudy Germane Bar Patron (uncredited)
- Henry Corden Hendrick
- Chris-Pin Martin Waiter (uncredited)
- Raoul Freeman Department Head (uncredited)
- Helen Jerome Eddy Lingerie Saleswoman (uncredited)
- Betty Blythe Floor Manager (uncredited)
- Tom Ferrandini Train Passenger (uncredited)
- Frank Meredith Cop (uncredited)
- Karen X. Gaylord Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
- Sue Casey
- Dick Earle Director (uncredited)
- Irene Vernon Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
- Mary Gleason Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
- Dona Dax Stenographer (uncredited)
- Peter Gowland R.A.F. Pilot (uncredited)
- Lynn Walker Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
- Georgia Lange Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
- Martha Montgomery Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
More from Norman Z. McLeod
More films directed by Norman Z. McLeod, best-rated first: Horse Feathers, Monkey Business, Alice in Wonderland and Alias Jesse James.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Box Office
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty grossed $956,625 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$956.6K
- International
- $956.6K
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
Cars in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
25 cars on screen, including the 1933 Chevrolet Eagle and the 1936 Dodge Commercial Panel.
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1933 Chevrolet Eagle Important role -
1936 Dodge Commercial Panel Important role -
1940 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
1942 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Minor role
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Här kommer en annan” and “Sogni proibiti”.
- Also known as
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- Här kommer en annan
- Sogni proibiti
- 白日梦想家
- Das Doppelleben des Herrn Mitty
- La vida secreta de Walter Mitty
- Χαρούμενη Παρέλαση
- O Homem de 8 Vidas
- La Vie secrète de Walter Mitty
- Sekretne życie Waltera Mitty
- Walter Mitty titkos élete
- Тайният живот на Уолтър Мити
- Тайная жизнь Уолтера Митти
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- 虹を掴む男
- 梦里乾坤
- חייו הסודיים של וולטר מיטי
- Viața secretă a lui Walter Mitty
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was The Secret Life of Walter Mitty released?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty was released on September 1, 1947.
Who directed The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
More films by Norman Z. McLeod Who is in the cast of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty stars Danny Kaye as Walter Mitty, Fay Bainter as Mrs. Mitty and Billy Bletcher as Western Character (uncredited), among 43 credited actors.
How much did The Secret Life of Walter Mitty make at the box office?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty grossed $956,625 worldwide.
Does The Secret Life of Walter Mitty have a post-credit scene?
No. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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