Sullivan's Travels (1941)
A Happy-Go Lucky Hitch-Hiker on the Highway to happiness! He wanted to see the world . . . but wound up in Lover's Lane!
Starring Joel McCrea, Veronica Lake, Robert Warwick
Directed by Preston Sturges
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.
Runtime: 91 min.
Rating: 7.7
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Adventure,Comedy,Romance
Keywords: movie business,homeless person,great depression,chain gang,riding the rail,hobo,film director
Cast
John Sullivan
The Girl
Mr. LeBrand
Mr. Jones
Mr. Casalsis
Mr. Hadrian
Johnny Valdelle
Secretary
Burroughs
Sullivan's Valet
The Doctor
Cameraman
Radio Man
Colored Chef
Ursula Kornheiser
Miz Zeffie
Tough Chauffeur
Old Tramp
The Trombenick
The Mister
Trusty
Mrs. Sullivan
Bud
Capital
Labor
Church Preacher Showing Movie (uncredited)
Old Bum (uncredited)
Near-Collision Man (uncredited)