Sullivan's Travels

Nov 30, 1941

1h 31m

★ 7.4

Veronica Lake’s on the Take

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Romance

Adventure

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

Sullivan's Travels Trailers

Cast

John Sullivan

Joel McCrea

The Girl

Veronica Lake

Mr. LeBrand

Robert Warwick

Mr. Jones

William Demarest

Mr. Casalsis

Franklin Pangborn

Mr. Hadrian

Porter Hall

Johnny Valdelle

Byron Foulger

Secretary

Margaret Hayes

Burroughs

Robert Greig

Sullivan's Valet

Eric Blore

The Doctor

Torben Meyer

Cameraman

Victor Potel

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