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Sullivan's Travels
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Sullivan's Travels

1941-11-30 · 91 min · ★ 7.4

Comedy · Romance · Adventure

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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Directors
Preston Sturges
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 700,000
Revenue
USD 1,200,000

Top Cast

Joel McCreaJoel McCreaJohn Sullivan
Veronica LakeVeronica LakeThe Girl
Robert WarwickRobert WarwickMr. LeBrand
William DemarestWilliam DemarestMr. Jones
Franklin PangbornFranklin PangbornMr. Casalsis
Porter HallPorter HallMr. Hadrian
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerJohnny Valdelle
Margaret HayesMargaret HayesSecretary
Robert GreigRobert GreigBurroughs
Eric BloreEric BloreSullivan's Valet
Torben MeyerTorben MeyerThe Doctor
Victor PotelVictor PotelCameraman
Richard WebbRichard WebbRadio Man
Charles R. MooreCharles R. MooreColored Chef
Almira SessionsAlmira SessionsUrsula Kornheiser
Esther HowardEsther HowardMiz Zeffie
Frank MoranFrank MoranTough Chauffeur
Georges RenaventGeorges RenaventOld Tramp
Harry RosenthalThe Trombenick
Al BridgeAl BridgeThe Mister

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