Movie

Sullivan's Travels

1942 · 91 min

A witty, fast-talking comedy that turns surprisingly earnest, mixing slapstick with a sincere look at hardship and the value of laughter.

Tagline: Veronica Lake’s on the Take
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Satirical, warm, earnest and whimsical. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Class, identity, politics, media
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
identity
politics
media
redemption
Places: big city
road trip
prison
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild