Sullivan's Travels overview

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Sullivans Travels

Synopsis:

In Preston Sturges' classic comedy of Depression-era America, filmmaker John L. Sullivan (Joel McCrea), fed up with directing profitable comedies like "Ants in Your Plants of 1939," is consumed with the desire to make a serious social statement in his upcoming film, "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?" Unable to function in the rarefied atmosphere of Hollywood, Sullivan decides to hit the road, disguised as a tramp, and touch base with the "real" people of America. But Sullivan's studio transforms his odyssey into a publicity stunt, providing the would-be nomad with a luxury van, complete with butler (Robert Greig) and valet (Eric Blore).


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Preston Sturges
  • Studio: Paramount
  • Year: 1941
  • Run Time: 90 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Comedy
  • Filmed in: B&W

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