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Released in the year 1941, Sullivan’s Travel is way beyond just a Comedy film. Having several folds, it is one of the most revered and appreciated films of Preston Sturges. Produced by Paramount Studios, the blend of tragic melodrama, farce, slapstick comedy, action, serious drama and even music has made Sullivan’s Travel, one of the most acclaimed films in Hollywood. The name of the film itself parodies the famous novel by Jonathan Swift, “Gulliver's Travels”, and like the verve of the novel, ridicules the hypocrisies and pretensions of the American society. Coming from the hands of a struggling director, the film captures the gray nooks of the Hollywood film industry. Apart from the storyline, histrionics, cinematography, what makes Sullivan’s Travel special is its witty dialogs and fast paced and enjoyable slapstick.
Critique's view of Sullivan’s Travel: The film has earned words of appreciation from the staunchest of film critics for its screen play and the important social issues that it has come up with. Just like the fanciful journey of Lemuel Gulliver, the films journey through the eyes of Sully, who is the film's protagonist.
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Through his misadventures, a series of comic scenes, the subtle portrayal of the dark sides of Hollywood is indeed appreciating. According to critics, the film also has an autobiographical streak, which has a strong underlying message.
Plot outline of Sullivan’s Travel: The film revolves around the adventures of Sully, who happens to be a renowned Hollywood director, known for his light hearted comedies. After his stint as a successful director of comedies, Sully now wants to try his hand in making serious and solemn movies, that has a lot of relation with the real life. There is an unique style of narration adopted in the movie. Sullivan’s Travel begins with a play within a play, where the film commences with an ending scene revolving around a train.
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Tired of giving hit comedies, Sullivan wishes to make his forthcoming film more apt and meaningful which would delineate a true canvas of the human suffering. He wants to name his film; 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?'. Facing resistance from his producers, Sullivan begins his journey, and experiences what it is to be poor and needy. Dressed as a tramp, for the very firs time, Sully encounters an aspiring actress and also meets with the gruesome aspects of life.
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