Cover Up
“It takes more than a kiss to cover up a killing!”
Synopsis
Insurance investigator Sam Donovan is looking into the apparent suicide of a man in a small Midwestern town. All clues leads him into suspecting murder. Unfortunately, no one wants to assist him with the case, including Sheriff Larry Best.
Top Cast
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William Bendix
Larry Best
Dennis O'Keefe
Sam Donovan
Barbara Britton
Anita Weatherby
Art Baker
Stu Weatherby
Helen Spring
Bessie Weatherby
Ann E. Todd
Cathie Weatherby
Doro Merande
Hilda
Virginia Christine
Margaret Baker
Russell Arms
Frank Baker
Dan White
Gabe
Paul E. Burns
Mr. Abbey
Ruth Lee
Mrs. Abbey
Emmett Vogan
Blakely
Jamesson Shade
Editor
Henry Hall
Mayor
Jack Lee
Addison
Hank Worden
Undertaker
George McDonald
Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 25, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome Odlum, Dennis O'Keefe
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- Cover Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Strand Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Jerome Odlum, Dennis O'Keefe
Hans J. Salter
Ernest Laszlo
Fred W. Berger
Ted Nasser
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
Jerome Odlum
Screenplay
Dennis O'Keefe
Screenplay
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
Ted Nasser
Producer
Fred W. Berger
Editor
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Earl Moser
Costume Design
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 Cover Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cover Up about?
Insurance investigator Sam Donovan is looking into the apparent suicide of a man in a small Midwestern town. All clues leads him into suspecting murder. Unfortunately, no one wants to assist him with the case, including Sheriff Larry Best.
Who directed Cover Up?
Cover Up was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in Cover Up?
The principal cast of Cover Up includes William Bendix, Dennis O'Keefe, Barbara Britton, Art Baker, Helen Spring.
When was Cover Up released and how long is it?
Cover Up was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Cover Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cover Up was composed by Hans J. Salter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cover Up?
Cover Up holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).