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Sullivan's Travels

1941 · 91 min

Adventure, Comedy, Romance

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.

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Appeals to viewers who enjoy sharp show-business satire that gradually deepens into a humane reflection on poverty, empathy, and the value of entertainment.

Tone
satirical, playful, bittersweet
Payoff
amusement, catharsis
Pacing
brisk
Intensity
moderate
Structure
linear
Themes
art and suffering, privilege, compassion, identity, escapism
Setting
Great Depression era, Hollywood studios, small towns and prison labor camps

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