Successful movie director John L. Sullivan, convinced he won't be able to film his ambitious masterpiece until he has suffered, dons a hobo disguise and sets off on a journey, aiming to "know trouble" first-hand. When all he finds is a train ride back to Hollywood and a beautiful blonde companion, he redoubles his efforts, managing to land himself in more trouble than he bargained for when he loses his memory and ends up a prisoner on a chain gang.
Writing
Lightning dialogue that mocks itself while being perfect.
Direction
Sturges somehow makes chain gangs slapstick and devastating.
Acting
Veronica Lake's weary glamour steals every scene she's in.
Director
Preston Sturges
Joel McCrea
John Sullivan
Veronica Lake
The Girl
Robert Warwick
Mr. LeBrand
William Demarest
Mr. Jones
Franklin Pangborn
Mr. Casalsis
Porter Hall
Mr. Hadrian
Byron Foulger
Johnny Valdelle
Margaret Hayes
Secretary
Robert Greig
Burroughs
Eric Blore
Sullivan's Valet
Torben Meyer
The Doctor
Victor Potel
Cameraman
Richard Webb
Radio Man
Charles R. Moore
Colored Chef
Almira Sessions
Ursula Kornheiser
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