Review of Sullivan's Travels (1941) by Lisa R — 07 Jul 2008

Satirical Preston Sturges gem with real time consequences. Great rom-com too. Love it and Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake (see her in I Married A Witch too).

This review of Sullivan's Travels (1941) was written by Lisa R on 07 Jul 2008.

Sullivan's Travels has generally received very positive reviews.

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