Review of Sullivan's Travels (1941) by Anthony V — 22 Mar 2008

Funny, touching and Veronica Lake! A Preston Sturges classic!

This review of Sullivan's Travels (1941) was written by Anthony V on 22 Mar 2008.

Sullivan's Travels has generally received very positive reviews.

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