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Sullivan's Travels
Directed by Preston Sturges
1941•1h 30m•NR•★ 7.7
Comedy / Drama / Romance
Synopsis
A successful Hollywood director disguises himself as a hobo to research a serious drama about human suffering, learning a profound lesson about the healing power of laughter. Preston Sturges' meta-cinematic triumph.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorPreston Sturges
WriterPreston Sturges
CinematographyJohn F. Seitz
MusicCharles BradshawLeo Shuken
Principal Cast
Joel McCreaJohn Sullivan
Veronica LakeThe Girl
Robert WarwickMr. LeBrand
William DemarestMr. Jones
Franklin PangbornMr. Casalsis
Porter HallMr. Hadrian
Byron FoulgerJohnny Valdelle
Margaret HayesSecretary
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Runtime1h 30m (90 mins)
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DirectorPreston Sturges
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
StudioParamount Pictures
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