Sullivan's Travels
“Veronica Lake’s on the Take”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS | April 10 & 14 | Austin Film SocietyOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-04
Top Cast
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Joel McCrea
John Sullivan
Veronica Lake
The Girl
Robert Warwick
Mr. LeBrand
William Demarest
Mr. Jones
Franklin Pangborn
Mr. Casalsis
Porter Hall
Mr. Hadrian
Byron Foulger
Johnny Valdelle
Margaret Hayes
Secretary
Robert Greig
Burroughs
Eric Blore
Sullivan's Valet
Torben Meyer
The Doctor
Victor Potel
Cameraman
Richard Webb
Radio Man
Charles R. Moore
Colored Chef
Almira Sessions
Ursula Kornheiser
Esther Howard
Miz Zeffie
Frank Moran
Tough Chauffeur
Georges Renavent
Old Tramp
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 21, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$700K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.71x
+$500K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Preston Sturges
- Screenplay & Story
- Preston Sturges
- Original Score
- Charles Bradshaw, Leo Shuken
- Original Title
- Sullivan's Travels
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $700K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Preston Sturges
Preston Sturges
Charles Bradshaw, Leo Shuken
John F. Seitz
Stuart Gilmore
Department Leadership Roster
Preston Sturges
Director
Stuart Gilmore
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Preston Sturges
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sullivan's Travels
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sullivan's Travels about?
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.
Who directed Sullivan's Travels?
Sullivan's Travels was directed by Preston Sturges.
Who stars in Sullivan's Travels?
The principal cast of Sullivan's Travels includes Joel McCrea, Veronica Lake, Robert Warwick, William Demarest, Franklin Pangborn.
When was Sullivan's Travels released and how long is it?
Sullivan's Travels was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sullivan's Travels?
Sullivan's Travels had a reported production budget of $700K and grossed $1.2M at the worldwide box office (1.71 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Sullivan's Travels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sullivan's Travels was composed by Charles Bradshaw, Leo Shuken.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sullivan's Travels?
Sullivan's Travels holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).