The Covered Trailer
Originally released in 1939. The Covered Trailer is a comedy film. directed by Gus Meins. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Gleason, Lucile Gleason, and Russell Gleason
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 10, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Gleason
as Joe Higgins
Lucile Gleason
as Lil Higgins
Russell Gleason
as Sidney Higgins
Harry Davenport
as Grandpa Ed Carson
Mary Beth Hughes
as Betty Higgins
Tommy Ryan
as Tommy Higgins
Maurice Murphy
as Bill Williams
Maude Eburne
as Widow Ella Jones
Spencer Charters
as Sheriff
Tom Kennedy
as Otto
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 rep...
Who directed The Covered Trailer?
The Covered Trailer was directed by Gus Meins.
How long is The Covered Trailer?
The Covered Trailer has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was The Covered Trailer released?
The Covered Trailer was released on November 10, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Covered Trailer?
The main cast of The Covered Trailer includes James Gleason, Lucile Gleason, Russell Gleason, Harry Davenport, Mary Beth Hughes.