Comedy / Romance / Adventure /

Score: 74%( 489 votes )

Overview: 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.

Cast:

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

Esther Howard
Miz Zeffie

Frank Moran
Tough Chauffeur

Georges Renavent
Old Tramp

Harry Rosenthal
The Trombenick

Al Bridge
The Mister

Jimmy Conlin
Trusty

Jan Buckingham
Mrs. Sullivan

Robert Winkler
Bud

Chick Collins
Capital

Jimmie Dundee
Labor

Jess Lee Brooks
Church Preacher Showing Movie (uncredited)

Chester Conklin
Old Bum (uncredited)

Ray Milland
Near-Collision Man (uncredited)

Arthur Hoyt
Preacher at Revival Mission (uncredited)

Ruth Byers
Churchgoer (uncredited)

Madame Sul-Te-Wan
Church Harmonium Player (Uncredited)