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Midnight Movie: Sullivan's Travels

on BBC Two England

Paramount Presents.... Tonight starring Joel McCrea
Veronica Lake
One of Preston Sturges 's most brilliant films of the 40s-a satirical comedy about Hollywood itself. A top comedy director, John L. Sul livan, decides to inject some realism into his movies, and tries to live the life of a tramp. His first efforts meet with hilarious failure but later events take a more serious turn.
Written and directed by PRESTON STURGES
. Films: page 8

Contributors

Unknown:
Joel McCrea
Unknown:
Veronica Lake
Unknown:
Preston Sturges
Director:
John L. Sul
Directed By:
Preston Sturges
John L Sullivan:
Joel McCrea
The girl:
Veronica Lake
Mr Jones:
William Demarest
Le Brand:
Robert Warrick
Mr Casalsis:
Franklyn Pangbourne
Mr Hadran:
Porter Hall
Sullivan's butler:
Robert Gregg
Sullivan's valet:
Eric Blore
Mr Valdelle:
Byron Foulger
Secretary:
Margaret Hayes

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