Principal cast
Joel McCrea, Veronica Lake, Robert Warwick, William Demarest and Franklin Pangborn
Film 308 of 498 on the Screen Path
Sullivan's Travels
Veronica Lake’s on the Take
About the film
Sullivan's Travels at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1941 film at stop 308 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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.
Key craft credits
John F. Seitz (director of photography), Stuart Gilmore (editor), A. Earl Hedrick (art direction) and Hans Dreier (art direction)
- Director
- Preston Sturges
- Release
- 1941-11-30
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance and Adventure
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 25 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 25 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
25 questions in this journeyCitizen Kane is the complete public example: both learning videos and a five-question sample quiz are available below.
Start the example →Full cast
Full cast
- Joel McCreaCharacter: John Sullivan
- Veronica LakeCharacter: The Girl
- Robert WarwickCharacter: Mr. LeBrand
- William DemarestCharacter: Mr. Jones
- Franklin PangbornCharacter: Mr. Casalsis
- Porter HallCharacter: Mr. Hadrian
- Byron FoulgerCharacter: Johnny Valdelle
- Margaret HayesCharacter: Secretary
- Robert GreigCharacter: Burroughs
- Eric BloreCharacter: Sullivan's Valet
- Torben MeyerCharacter: The Doctor
- Victor PotelCharacter: Cameraman
Full crew
Full crew
- Preston SturgesCredits: Director, Writer
- Charles BradshawCredits: Music
- Leo ShukenCredits: Music
- Stuart GilmoreCredits: Editor
- Hans DreierCredits: Art Direction
- A. Earl HedrickCredits: Art Direction
- Edith HeadCredits: Costume Design
- John F. SeitzCredits: Director of Photography
- Farciot EdouartCredits: Special Effects
- Sigmund KrumgoldCredits: Music Director
- Wally WestmoreCredits: Makeup Artist
- Harry D. MillsCredits: Sound Recordist
- Walter OberstCredits: Sound Recordist
- Paul JonesCredits: Associate Producer
- Anthony MannCredits: Assistant Director
- Norman LaceyCredits: Location Manager
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