Review of Sullivan's Travels (1941) by Scott H — 20 Jan 2009

An excellent double feature with another, much darker, Preston Sturges masterpiece examining the role of the artist: Unfaithfully Yours.

This review of Sullivan's Travels (1941) was written by Scott H on 20 Jan 2009.

Sullivan's Travels has generally received very positive reviews.

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