Sullivan's Travels

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1941, Movie, 1h 31min

Tired of churning out lightweight comedies, Hollywood director John L. Sullivan (Joel McCrea) decides to make O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU?—a serious, socially responsible film about human suffering. After his producers point out that he knows nothing of hardship, Sullivan hits the road disguised as a hobo. En route to enlightenment, he encounters a lovely but no-nonsense young woman (Veronica Lake)—and more trouble than he ever dreamed of. This comic masterpiece by Preston Sturges is among the finest Hollywood satires and a high-water mark in the career of one of the industry’s most revered funnymen.

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Critic Angie Errigo

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Sullivan's Travels is unpretentious but remarkably complex, and all the more startlingly poignant because of Sturges' assured but light hand steering it between moods and genres, always on a steady course to the good punchline.

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Sullivan's Travels is a classic Hollywood comedy-drama that follows the journey of a successful movie director, John L. Sullivan, who disguises himself as a hobo to experience the struggles of the downtrodden and gain inspiration for his next film. Along the way, he befriends a struggling actress and learns the value of laughter and the power of film to bring joy to those who need it most. The film features a memorable cast of characters, including a wise-cracking butler and a hard-boiled studio boss, and offers a witty and thought-provoking commentary on the role of art and entertainment in society. With its clever dialogue and insightful themes, Sullivan's Travels is a timeless delight that continues to charm audiences to this day.

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You can stream Sullivan's Travels on: The Criterion Channel Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home