# The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947)

> A timid pulp-fiction publisher escapes a stifling home life through extravagant daydreams before a dangerous romance makes adventure real.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/25447

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
- Director: Norman Z. McLeod
- Cast: Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Boris Karloff, Fay Bainter, Ann Rutherford, Thurston Hall, Gordon Jones, Florence Bates
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039808/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, whimsical, energetic, classic movie night, lighthearted weekend viewing

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