# Sullivan's Travels (1941)

> A pampered Hollywood director disguises himself as a tramp to discover whether lived hardship can teach him how to make a socially meaningful film.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9860

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Adventure
- Director: Preston Sturges
- Cast: Joel McCrea, Veronica Lake, Robert Warwick, William Demarest, Franklin Pangborn, Porter Hall, Byron Foulger, Margaret Hayes
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034240/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, warm, classic movie night, film school viewing

## Synopsis

A spoiled director seeks authenticity in a world of make-believe, only to discover the harsh realities of life.

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