Sullivan's Travels (1941) | |
Director(s) | Preston Sturges |
Producer(s) | Paul Jones (associate), Preston Sturges (uncredited) |
Top Genres | Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance |
Top Topics | Mistaken Identity, Money, Poverty, Road Movie, Romance (Comic), Screwball Comedy |
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Sullivan's Travels Overview:
Sullivan's Travels (1941) was a Comedy - Adventure Film directed by Preston Sturges and produced by Preston Sturges and Paul Jones.
SYNOPSIS
Perhaps the greatest of Sturges's many great comedies, this balances a gimlet-eyed satire of Hollywood with an unsentimental affirmation of the movies' ability to lift people from their daily lives. When director McCrea tires of the witless comedies for which he has a natural talent, he determines to illustrate on-screen the suffering of the American people in their darkest hour. The studio bosses correctly remind him that he knows nothing about suffering, so McCrea sets out on a mission to acquire firsthand experience of real people's lives. In his first attempt, the studio flacks and his gentleman's gentleman (Blore, in a typically hilarious performance) make a sham of his sincerity, though he hooks up with waitress and aspiring actress Lake. But on his next outing, McCrea loses everything: his money, his name, his memory, and his freedom when he's given the bum's rush by a railroad cop. But in the work camp, McCrea and his hardened, beaten-down companions revel in a Mickey Mouse cartoon, and the director resolves to find a way back to his calling. The script is fast, twisty, and funny, and Sturges's usual supporting characters are magnificent.
(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).
.Sullivan's Travels was inducted into the National Film Registry in 1990.
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1001 Classic Movies: Sullivan's Travels
By Amanda Garrett on Jan 23, 2017 From Old Hollywood FilmsSullivan's Travels (1942), starring Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). January's theme is movies ... Read full article
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Quotes from
The Girl: And I'll go with you.
John L. Sullivan: How can I be alone if you're with me?
Policeman at Beverly Hills station: How does the girl fit into the picture?
John L. Sullivan: There's always a girl in the picture. What's the matter, don't you go to the movies?
The Girl: I liked you better as a bum.
John L. Sullivan: I can't help what kind of people you like.
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Facts about
Not only was 'Veronica Lake' pregnant during the making of this movie, she was between six and eight months pregnant. Production took place from June 12 to July 22 1941, and her daughter Elaine Detlie was born on August 21, 1941. The only other people involved in the production who knew of her condition were the costume designer, Edith Head, and Louise Sturges, wife of Preston. Miss Head designed costumes to hide the condition. Miss Lake was afraid that she would not be allowed to make the movie if her advanced state of pregnancy was revealed, owing to the physical demands of the role.
Preston Sturges: Studio director, on the set of 'The Girl's period movie. He is seen in the background when she reads the newspaper and throws up her hands in delight.
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