The Covered Trailer
Synopsis
The Higgins family prepares for a long-awaited cruise to Rio, but while father Joe bids farewell to his co-workers at the bank, mother Lil unwittingly sabotages their plans by telling insurance representative Wells that Joe is only forty-four, not forty-five, and is therefore ineligible to collect the annuity insurance that was to pay for the cruise.
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Top Cast
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James Gleason
Joe Higgins
Lucile Gleason
Lil Higgins
Russell Gleason
Sidney Higgins
Harry Davenport
Grandpa Ed Carson
Mary Beth Hughes
Betty Higgins
Tommy Ryan
Tommy Higgins
Maurice Murphy
Bill Williams
Maude Eburne
Widow Ella Jones
Spencer Charters
Sheriff
Tom Kennedy
Otto
Hobart Cavanaugh
E. L. Beamish
Pierre Watkin
Horace Cartwright
Frank Dae
Police Chief
Richard Tucker
Doctor
Willie Best
Baltimore
Walter Fenner
Wells
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Meins
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Townley
- Original Title
- The Covered Trailer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Meins
Jack Townley, M. Coates Webster
Department Leadership Roster
Gus Meins
Director
Jack Townley
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Covered Trailer
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What is The Covered Trailer about?
The Higgins family prepares for a long-awaited cruise to Rio, but while father Joe bids farewell to his co-workers at the bank, mother Lil unwittingly sabotages their plans by telling insurance representative Wells that Joe is only forty-four, not forty-five, and is therefore ineligible to collect the annuity insurance that was to pay for the cruise.
Who directed The Covered Trailer?
The Covered Trailer was directed by Gus Meins.
Who stars in The Covered Trailer?
The principal cast of The Covered Trailer includes James Gleason, Lucile Gleason, Russell Gleason, Harry Davenport, Mary Beth Hughes.
When was The Covered Trailer released and how long is it?
The Covered Trailer was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Covered Trailer?
The Covered Trailer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).