Film

Sullivan's Travels

Veronica Lake’s on the Take

7.4

1h 31m

1941

“Veronica Lake’s on the Take”

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.

Director

Preston Sturges

Trailer

ComedyRomanceAdventure

homeless personmovie businessfake identitymistaken identitygreat depressionjailchain gangmemory lossblack and whiteon the roadscrewball comedyriding the rail