Sullivan's Travels (1941)
Veronica Lake’s on the Take
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.
Director: Preston Sturges
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Adventure
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: November 30, 1941
Cast
- Joel McCrea - John Sullivan
- Veronica Lake - The Girl
- Robert Warwick - Mr. LeBrand
- William Demarest - Mr. Jones
- Franklin Pangborn - Mr. Casalsis
- Porter Hall - Mr. Hadrian
- Byron Foulger - Johnny Valdelle
- Margaret Hayes - Secretary
- Robert Greig - Burroughs
- Eric Blore - Sullivan's Valet
Screenplay
Music: Leo Shuken, Charles Bradshaw
Cinematography: John F. Seitz
Editing: Stuart Gilmore
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $700,000
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: en
Keywords
homeless person, movie business, fake identity, mistaken identity, great depression, jail, chain gang, memory loss, black and white, on the road, screwball comedy, riding the rail, road movie, hidden identity, hobo
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sullivan's Travels about?
- 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.
- Who directed Sullivan's Travels?
- Sullivan's Travels was directed by Preston Sturges.
- Who stars in Sullivan's Travels?
- Sullivan's Travels stars Joel McCrea, Veronica Lake, Robert Warwick, William Demarest, Franklin Pangborn, Porter Hall.
- How long is Sullivan's Travels?
- Sullivan's Travels has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Sullivan's Travels?
- Sullivan's Travels is a Comedy, Romance, Adventure film.
- What is the budget of Sullivan's Travels?
- Sullivan's Travels had a budget of $700,000.
- How much did Sullivan's Travels gross?
- Sullivan's Travels grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was Sullivan's Travels produced?
- Sullivan's Travels was produced in United States of America.