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1941 · 91 min · NR

Sullivan's Travels

Directed by Preston Sturges · Comedy, Romance, Adventure

Sullivan's Travels (1941) is a Comedy film, directed by Preston Sturges set in Los Angeles during the 1930s. It runs 91 minutes and is rated NR.

A road trip, with a comedic and satirical tone. Themes of class conflict run throughout.

Cinematography
John F. Seitz
Cast
Joel McCreaVeronica LakeRobert WarwickWilliam DemarestFranklin PangbornPorter HallByron FoulgerMargaret Hayes

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
UrbanRural
When
1930s

Premise & themes

Premise
Road Trip
Themes
Class Conflict
Tone
ComedicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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