Hercules
1997 · Animation · Family
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Film / 1941
Sullivan's Travels
Directed by
Preston Sturges
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 …
The story
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.
Cast
Joel McCreaJohn Sullivan
Veronica LakeThe Girl
Robert WarwickMr. LeBrand
William DemarestMr. Jones
Franklin PangbornMr. Casalsis
Porter HallMr. Hadrian
Byron FoulgerJohnny Valdelle
Margaret HayesSecretary
Robert GreigBurroughs
Eric BloreSullivan's Valet
Torben MeyerThe Doctor
Victor PotelCameraman
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Richard WebbRadio Man
Charles R. MooreColored Chef
Almira SessionsUrsula Kornheiser
Esther HowardMiz Zeffie
Frank MoranTough Chauffeur
Georges RenaventOld Tramp
Harry RosenthalThe Trombenick
Al BridgeThe Mister
Jimmy ConlinTrusty
Jan BuckinghamMrs. Sullivan
Robert WinklerBud
Chick CollinsCapital
Jimmie DundeeLabor
Jess Lee BrooksChurch Preacher Showing Movie (uncredited)
Chester ConklinOld Bum (uncredited)
Ray MillandNear-Collision Man (uncredited)
Arthur HoytPreacher at Revival Mission (uncredited)
Ruth ByersChurchgoer (uncredited)
Madame Sul-Te-WanChurch Harmonium Player (Uncredited)
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