This masterpiece by Preston Sturges is perhaps the finest movie-about-a-movie ever made. Hollywood director Joel McCrea, tired of churning out lightweight comedies, decides to make O Brother, Where Art Thou-a serious, socially responsible film about human suffering. After his producers point out that he knows nothing of hardship, he hits the road as a hobo. He finds the lovely Veronica Lake; and more trouble than he ever dreamed of!
Directed by
Preston Sturges
Written by
Preston Sturges
Starring
Joel McCrea (John L. Lloyd 'Sully' Sullivan); Veronica Lake (The Girl); Robert Warwick (Mr. Lebrand); William Demarest (Mr. Jones); Franklin Pangborn (Mr. Casalsis); Porter Hall (Mr. Hadrian); Byron Foulger (Mr. Johnny Valdelle); Margaret Hayes (Secretary); Robert Greig (Burroughs (Sullivan's butler)); Eric Blore (Sullivan's valet); Torben Meyer (The doctor); Victor Potel (Cameraman); Richard Webb (Radio man); Charles R. Moore (Colored chef (as Charles Moore)); Almira Sessions (Ursula). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
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