Sullivan's Travels (1941)

Shown as part of "Wet Hot Images Cinema", a member-curated series. All tickets are just $5, and community members are encourage to donate in support of the Look Forward capital campaign along with their ticket purchase or night-of at the theater. Members will introduce the film and co-host a pre-screening reception in the Lounge from 6pm-7pm. Member curator of this film: Shawn Rosenheim Curatorial statement: Sullivan’s Travels is a masterpiece: a knockdown comedy full of sexy jokes that director Preston Sturges somehow snuck past the 1941 censors. It’s one of the great tales about the power of movies to make life more livable, with unforgettable performances by Sturges’ troupe of character actors. Clear-eyed about Depression-era economic failures, Sullivan’s Travels is at the same time a testament to the indefatigable optimism of American culture, in ways that seem particularly worth remembering today. Film Synopsis: 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.ComedyPT1H31MNR2025-08-28
Joel McCrea
Veronica Lake
Robert Warwick
Preston Sturges
Sullivan's Travels (1941)"Sullivan's Travels (1941)"

Showtimes

August 28, 7:00 pm

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