Sullivan's Travels

Sullivan's Travels

91 mins | Comedy, Adventure, Romance | Nov. 30, 1941

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.

Sullivan's Travels

91 mins | Comedy, Adventure, Romance | Nov. 30, 1941

Sullivan's Travels
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.
IMDb rating 7.9
Producers Paramount
Original title Sullivan's Travels
Directors Preston Sturges
Writers Preston Sturges

Cast

Joel McCrea

as John 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

Eric Blore

as Sullivan's Valet

Torben Meyer

as The Doctor

Victor Potel

as Cameraman

Richard Webb

as Radio Man

Charles R. Moore

as Colored Chef

Almira Sessions

as Ursula Kornheiser

Esther Howard

as Miz Zeffie

Frank Moran

as Tough Chauffeur

Georges Renavent

as Old Tramp

Harry Rosenthal

as The Trombenick

Al Bridge

as The Mister

Jimmy Conlin

as Trusty

Jan Buckingham

as Mrs. Sullivan

Chick Collins

as Capital

Jimmie Dundee

as Labor

Jess Lee Brooks

as Church Preacher Showing Movie (uncredited)

Chester Conklin

as Old Bum (uncredited)

Ray Milland

as Near-Collision Man (uncredited)