Friday, February 22, 2019

Sullivan's Travels (1941): Veronica Lake and Joel McCrea


     Written and directed by Preston Sturges, Sullivan's Travels (1941) is a satirical masterpiece... it's title being drawn from "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift. The story concerns a film director, who has grown tired of directing mindless comedies, and decides to venture out as a hobo and experience life so that he can be equipped to direct a drama. Veronica Lake is beautiful and steals the show in her role. Joel McCrea is great as the protagonist. The film is masterfully composed and is entertaining throughout... a true Classic.

Sullivan's Travels. 1941: Veronica Lake

Sullivan's Travels. 1941: Veronica Lake

Sullivan's Travels. 1941: Veronica Lake

Sullivan's Travels. 1941: Veronica Lake

Sullivan's Travels. 1941: Veronica Lake

Sullivan's Travels. 1941: Veronica Lake

Sullivan's Travels. 1941: Veronica Lake

Sullivan's Travels. 1941: Veronica Lake

Sullivan's Travels. 1941: Veronica Lake