Covered Tracks
Originally released in 1938. Covered Tracks is a drama/mystery film. directed by Veit Harlan. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kristina Söderbaum, Philip Dorn, and Heinrich Schroth
Synopsis
Séraphine and her mother arrive in Paris to visit the 1867 World Exhibition. In an overcrowded city they must be accommodated in separate hotels. During the night the mother, who wasn't feeling very well, gets suddenly worse. When next morning Séraphine goes to meet her every trace of her presence has disappeared and everybody denies having ever met her. The bewildered young woman must find someone who believes her. Previous version of So Long at the Fair (1950).
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kristina Söderbaum
as Séraphine Lawrence
Philip Dorn
as Bezirksarzt Dr. Morot
Heinrich Schroth
as Graf Duval
Paul Dahlke
as Journalist Henri Poquet
Elisabeth Botz
as Pensionswirtin Madame Chaumette
Paul Bildt
as Attaché an der englischen Botschaft
Edith Meinhard
as Jeanette
Leo Peukert
as Dubois
Charlotte Schultz
as Madeleine Lawrence, Seraphines Mutter
Friedrich Kayssler
as Polizeipräfekt von Paris
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Majestic-Film GmbH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Covered Tracks about?
Séraphine and her mother arrive in Paris to visit the 1867 World Exhibition. In an overcrowded city they must be accommodated in separate hotels. During the night the mother, who wasn't feeling ve...
Who directed Covered Tracks?
Covered Tracks was directed by Veit Harlan.
How long is Covered Tracks?
Covered Tracks has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Covered Tracks released?
Covered Tracks was released on August 25, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Covered Tracks?
The main cast of Covered Tracks includes Kristina Söderbaum, Philip Dorn, Heinrich Schroth, Paul Dahlke, Elisabeth Botz.