Fresh
Sturges' dialog is trenchant, has drive, possesses crispness and gets the laughs where that is desired.
Variety Staff, Variety
Sullivan's Travels
Veronica Lake’s on the Take
1941 · 1h 31m · Approved
Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Directed by
Preston Sturges
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.
Director and cast
- Preston Sturges Director
- Joel McCrea as John L. Lloyd 'Sully' Sullivan
- Veronica Lake as The Girl
- Robert Warwick as Mr. LeBrand
- William Demarest as Mr. Jones
- Franklin Pangborn as Mr. Casalsis
- Porter Hall as Mr. Hadrian
- Byron Foulger as Johnny Valdelle
- Margaret Hayes as Secretary
- Robert Greig as Burroughs - Sullivan's Butler
- Eric Blore Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
100%
Tomatometer
Fresh
A dubious proposition, but in Sturges's hands a charming one, filled out by his unparalleled sense of eccentric character.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Fresh
Sullivan's Travels is a gem, an almost serious comedy not taken entirely seriously, with wonderful dialogue, eccentric characterisations, and superlative performances throughout.
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
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