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Preston Sturges. Writer: Sullivan's Travels. Preston Sturges' own life is as unlikely as some of the plots of his best work. He was born into a wealthy family. As a boy he helped out on stage productions for his mother's friend, Isadora Duncan (the scarf that strangled her was made by his mother's company, Maison Desti).
- January 1, 1
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- New York City, New York, USA
- The Power and the Glory (1933) Director: William K. Howard. I did not wish Mr. Howard any hard luck like a bad automobile accident or a seriously broken back or anything like that.
- The Good Fairy (1935) Director: William Wyler. Two weeks before the picture was finished, Willie [Wyler] eloped with Maggie Sullavan. He asked my opinion of the proposed match beforehand, but he must not have heard what I said.”
- Easy Living (1937) Director: Mitchell Leisen. I offered to direct pictures for nothing and even to throw in a script – and my scripts had become quite valuable – for nothing.
- Remember the Night (1940) Director: Mitchell Leisen. At the studio, writing Remember the Night for my new producer, Al Lewin, almost caused me to commit hara-kiri several times, but I postponed it for some later assignment...
Per the documentary Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer, he opened the gates for generations of future filmmakers by becoming the first screenwriter to establish himself as a film director. In the process, he made himself one of the most celebrated figures of the 1940s.
- 1928–1956
- Shannon Sturges (granddaughter)
- 3, including Tom Sturges
The Miracle of Morgan's Creek finds director Preston Sturges at his most zanily subversive -- not to mention hilarious.
Apr 21, 2015 · In many ways, it is typical of the films that Sturges would be most famous for —the satirical element is front and center; issues like poverty, class struggle and single motherhood are present;...
1. Sullivan's Travels (1941) Passed | 90 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama. 7.9. Rate. Hollywood director John L. Sullivan sets out to experience life as a homeless person in order to gain relevant life experience for his next movie. Director: Preston Sturges | Stars: Joel McCrea, Veronica Lake, Robert Warwick, William Demarest. Votes: 28,304.
Oct 23, 2018 · Learn about the life and work of Preston Sturges, the writer-director who pioneered the screwball comedy genre and satirized American institutions and values. Discover his eight best films, from The Great McGinty to Sullivan's Travels, and their themes, characters, and humor.
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