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Sullivan's Travels
Veronica Lake’s on the Take
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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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.
Cast, crew and production details
About Sullivan's Travels
Cast
Joel McCreaJohn Sullivan
Veronica LakeThe Girl
Robert WarwickMr. LeBrand
William DemarestMr. Jones
Franklin PangbornMr. Casalsis
Porter HallMr. Hadrian
Byron FoulgerJohnny Valdelle
Margaret HayesSecretaryCredits
- Directed by
- Preston Sturges
- Written by
- Preston Sturges
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $700K
- Box office
- $1.2M
Production
Paramount PicturesUnited States
Themes
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