Sullivan's Travels poster
Director Preston Sturges
Writer Preston Sturges

Sullivan's Travels

Tagline: Veronica Lake’s on the Take

Release Date: 1941-11-30

Duration: 91 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Veronica Lake
    The Girl
  • Ray Milland
    Near-Collision Man (uncredited)
  • Joel McCrea
    John Sullivan
  • William Demarest
    Mr. Jones
  • Victor Potel
    Cameraman
  • Chester Conklin
    Old Bum (uncredited)
  • Richard Webb
    Radio Man
  • Margaret Hayes
    Secretary
  • Byron Foulger
    Johnny Valdelle
  • Eric Blore
    Sullivan's Valet