

Sullivan's Travels
1941 · Movie · 1h 31m · NR
ComedyRomanceAdventure
"Veronica Lake’s on the Take"
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.
Ratings
IMDb
7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Metacritic
89/100
Key crew
- Preston SturgesDirector
- Preston SturgesWriter
Cast
- Joel McCreaJohn Sullivan
- Veronica LakeThe Girl
- Robert WarwickMr. LeBrand
- William DemarestMr. Jones
- Franklin PangbornMr. Casalsis
- Porter HallMr. Hadrian
- Byron FoulgerJohnny Valdelle
- Margaret HayesSecretary
- Robert GreigBurroughs
- Eric BloreSullivan's Valet
- Torben MeyerThe Doctor
- Victor PotelCameraman
Stills
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Themes
homeless personmovie businessfake identitymistaken identitygreat depressionjailchain gangmemory lossblack and whiteon the roadscrewball comedyriding the rail























