Sullivan's Travels (Criterion Collection)

Writer/director Preston Sturges’ gem of Hollywood self-satire stars Joel McCrea as John L. Sullivan, a famed filmmaker who tires of comedies and musicals and wants to shoot "meaningful" tales of human travails. Disguising himself as a tramp so he can experience suffering first-hand, Sullivan is joined in his cross-country quest by a beautiful aspiring actress (Veronica Lake). With William Demarest, Robert Warwick. 91 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English PCM mono; audio commentary; documentary; interviews; photo gallery; theatrical trailer.