Sullivan's Travels - 1941

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.

91min
1941
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.9/10

Cast

Joel McCrea profile pictureJoel McCreaJohn Sullivan
Robert Warwick profile pictureRobert WarwickMr. LeBrand
Franklin Pangborn profile pictureFranklin PangbornMr. Casalsis
Porter Hall profile picturePorter HallMr. Hadrian
Byron Foulger profile pictureByron FoulgerJohnny Valdelle
Robert Greig profile pictureRobert GreigBurroughs
Eric Blore profile pictureEric BloreSullivan's Valet
Torben Meyer profile pictureTorben MeyerThe Doctor
Victor Potel profile pictureVictor PotelCameraman
Richard Webb profile pictureRichard WebbRadio Man
Charles R. Moore profile pictureCharles R. MooreColored Chef
Almira Sessions profile pictureAlmira SessionsUrsula Kornheiser
Esther Howard profile pictureEsther HowardMiz Zeffie
Frank Moran profile pictureFrank MoranTough Chauffeur
Al Bridge profile pictureAl BridgeThe Mister
Chester Conklin profile pictureChester ConklinOld Bum (uncredited)
Ray Milland profile pictureRay MillandNear-Collision Man (uncredited)
Arthur Hoyt profile pictureArthur HoytPreacher at Revival Mission (uncredited)

About Sullivan's Travels

Sullivan's Travels 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.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 91min

Extra details

Original Title: Sullivan's Travels
Original Language: English
Budget: $700,000.00
Revenue: $1,200,000.00
Directed By: Preston Sturges
Production Companies
Paramount