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Sullivan's Travels

Sullivan's Travels

Veronica Lake’s on the Take

19417.41h 31m

Overview

Successful movie director John L. Sullivan, convinced he won't be able to film his ambitious masterpiece until he has suffered, dons a hobo disguise and sets off on a journey, aiming to "know trouble" first-hand. When all he finds is a train ride back to Hollywood and a beautiful blonde companion, he redoubles his efforts, managing to land himself in more trouble than he bargained for when he loses his memory and ends up a prisoner on a chain gang.

Directed by Preston Sturges
Written by Preston Sturges
Box OfficeBudget: $700KRevenue: $1.2M

Top Cast

Joel McCrea

Joel McCrea

John Sullivan

Veronica Lake

Veronica Lake

The Girl

Robert Warwick

Robert Warwick

Mr. LeBrand

William Demarest

William Demarest

Mr. Jones

Franklin Pangborn

Franklin Pangborn

Mr. Casalsis

Porter Hall

Porter Hall

Mr. Hadrian

Byron Foulger

Byron Foulger

Johnny Valdelle

Margaret Hayes

Margaret Hayes

Secretary

Robert Greig

Robert Greig

Burroughs

Eric Blore

Eric Blore

Sullivan's Valet

Themes & Keywords

homeless personmovie businessfake identitymistaken identitygreat depressionjailchain gangmemory lossblack and whiteon the roadscrewball comedyriding the railroad moviehidden identityhobofilm directortrains

About Sullivan's Travels

Sullivan's Travels is a comedy, romance, adventure film released in 1941 exploring themes of homeless person, movie business, fake identity, mistaken identity, great depression, jail. Directed by Preston Sturges, it stars Joel McCrea, Veronica Lake, Robert Warwick. Successful movie director John L. Sullivan, convinced he won't be able to film his ambitious masterpiece until he has suffered, dons a hobo disguise and sets off on a journey, aiming to "know trouble" first-hand. When all he finds is a train ride back to Hollywood and a beautiful blonde companion, he redoubles his efforts, managing to land himself in more trouble than he bargained for when he loses his memory and ends up a prisoner on a chain gang.

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