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A Hollywood director (Joel McCrea) tries to experience poverty and make a serious film, but faces challenges and romance along the way. IMDb provides cast and crew, reviews, trivia, awards, and more for this classic Preston Sturges film.
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- Adventure, Comedy, Drama
- Preston Sturges
- 1942-02-06
Sullivan's Travels is a 1941 American comedy film written and directed by Preston Sturges. A satire on the film industry, it follows a famous Hollywood comedy director (Joel McCrea) who, longing to make a socially relevant drama, sets out to live as a tramp to gain life experience for his forthcoming film.
A comedy-drama film by Preston Sturges about a Hollywood director who tries to experience poverty and hardship. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to rent or buy the movie online.
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- Joel Mccrea
- Preston Sturges
- Comedy
A classic Hollywood satire by Preston Sturges, starring Joel McCrea as a director who disguises himself as a hobo to make a serious film. The Criterion edition features a new restoration, commentary, documentary, video essay, and more.
- John L. Sullivan
Brief Synopsis. A filmmaker masquerades as a hobo to get in touch with the little people. Cast & Crew. Read More. Preston Sturges. Director. Joel Mccrea. John L. Sullivan. Veronica Lake. The girl. Robert Warwick. Mr. LeBrand. William Demarest. Mr. Jones. Franklin Pangborn. Mr. Casalsis. Photos & Videos. View All. Sullivan's Travels - Lobby Card Set
- Preston Sturges, Barton Adams, John Morse
- Joel Mccrea
Sep 2, 2011 · When the tramp is run over by a speeding train, the world at large is convinced that the great John L. Sullivan is dead. Meanwhile, the dazed Sullivan, dressed like a bum with no identification...
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181M subscribers. Subscribed. 198. Joel McCrea and sultry Veronica Lake star in this starkly realistic yet highly humorous satire from Oscar winning writer-director Preston Sturges. McCrea plays...