Sullivan's Travels
"Veronica Lake’s on the Take"
Originally released in 1941. Sullivan's Travels is a comedy/romance film. directed by Preston Sturges.
Starring Joel McCrea, Veronica Lake, and Robert Warwick
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 30, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (500 votes)
Budget
$700K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.2M
1.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $700,000
- Revenue
- $1,200,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sullivan's Travels about?
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 troub...
Who directed Sullivan's Travels?
Sullivan's Travels was directed by Preston Sturges.
How long is Sullivan's Travels?
Sullivan's Travels has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Sullivan's Travels released?
Sullivan's Travels was released on November 30, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sullivan's Travels?
The main cast of Sullivan's Travels includes Joel McCrea, Veronica Lake, Robert Warwick, William Demarest, Franklin Pangborn.
Is Sullivan's Travels worth watching?
Sullivan's Travels has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 500 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.