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Title: Sullivan's Travels (1941)
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Joel McCrea | ... | John L. Sullivan | |
| Veronica Lake | ... | The Girl | |
| Robert Warwick | ... | Mr. LeBrand | |
| William Demarest | ... | Mr. Jones | |
| Franklin Pangborn | ... | Mr. Casalsis | |
| Porter Hall | ... | Mr. Hadrian | |
| Byron Foulger | ... | Mr. Valdelle | |
| Margaret Hayes | ... | Secretary | |
| Robert Greig | ... | Sullivan's Butler | |
| Eric Blore | ... | Sullivan's Valet | |
| Torben Meyer | ... | The Doctor | |
| Victor Potel | ... | Cameraman | |
| Richard Webb | ... | Radio Man | |
| Charles R. Moore | ... | Colored Chef (as Charles Moore) | |
| Almira Sessions | ... | Ursula | |
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Sullivan is a successful, spoiled, and naive director of fluff films, with a heart-o-gold, who decides he wants to make a film about the troubles of the downtrodden poor. Much to the chagrin of his producers, he sets off in tramp's clothing with a single dime in his pocket to experience poverty first-hand, and gets some reality shock. Written by Bob Doolittle <Bob.Doolittle@east.sun.com>
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
6 February 1942 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Sullivans Reisen See more »Filming Locations:
Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Edit
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$689,665 (estimated)Gross USA:
$2,507,000, 31 December 1941Company Credits
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1.37 : 1
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LeBrand: It died in Pittsburgh.
Hadrian: Like a dog!
John L. Sullivan: Aw, what do they know in Pittsburgh...
Hadrian: They know what they like.
John L. Sullivan: If they knew what they liked, they wouldn't live in Pittsburgh!
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When Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake, disguised as hobos, walk along a moonlit river, the legs of a stagehand are clearly seen from the knees down in a tree above their heads. See more »Quotes
[discussing a prior 'serious' film]LeBrand: It died in Pittsburgh.
Hadrian: Like a dog!
John L. Sullivan: Aw, what do they know in Pittsburgh...
Hadrian: They know what they like.
John L. Sullivan: If they knew what they liked, they wouldn't live in Pittsburgh!
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This is one of those films I keep rating higher each time I watch it. At first I thought it was just "fair" and, frankly, overrated, but I don't think so now. I especially would recommend seeing this on the Criterion DVD version to get the best picture available. I'm not plugging that company because I think their discs are overpriced, but they do a great job giving you the best transfer of these classics you'll ever find and it made this film even better.
The story is very different: one that suddenly turns 180 degrees in the last segment. After a more lighthearted combination of drama and humor through much of the story, the film gets surprisingly rough in the last 20 minutes and is not always fun to watch and the leading man, Joel McCrea, goes through some very, very tough times.
This is one of Veronica Lake's more appealing roles and, although not a beautiful women, she's intriguing enough - especially with her fabulous long blonde hair - to make me glad I have at least one sharp-looking film of her.
Overall, this Preston Sturges-directed movie is good stuff and a classic film that deservedly still has a solid reputation.