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Critic Angie Errigo
rated 10

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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Cast & Crew

Preston Sturges
Director
Byron Foulger
As Johnny Valdelle
Al Bridge
As The Mister
Ray Milland
As Near-Collision Man (uncredited)
Franklin Pangborn
As Mr. Casalsis
Robert Warwick
As Mr. LeBrand

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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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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Sullivan's Travels include Who Killed Doc Robin?, Too Hot to Handle, Road to Zanzibar, Once Upon a Honeymoon (1942), The Bold Caballero, Torrid Zone.

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Sullivan's Travels was released in theaters on December 1, 1941.