The Covered Traileris a 1939 Americancomedy filmdirected byGus Meinsand written byJack Townley.The film starsJames Gleason,Lucile Gleason,Russell Gleason,Harry Davenport,Mary Beth Hughesand Tommy Ryan. The film was released on November 10, 1939, byRepublic Pictures.[1][2][3]
| The Covered Trailer | |
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 Lobby card | |
| Directed by | Gus Meins |
| Screenplay by | Jack Townley |
| Story by | Jack Townley M. Coates Webster |
| Starring | James Gleason Lucile Gleason Russell Gleason Harry Davenport Mary Beth Hughes Tommy Ryan |
| Cinematography | Arthur Martinelli |
| Edited by | Ray Snyder |
| Music by | Cy Feuer William Lava |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 66 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
In this entry in the comedy series the "Higgins Family," the group must cancel a cruise to South America after the check they needed does not arrive. To save face before their neighbors, the family embarks upon a wilderness fishing trip. The family made a wise decision to forgo the cruise as the boat sinks and everyone is lost. This creates havoc for the Higgins family neighbors who believe they went down with the ship.
Cast
edit- James Gleasonas Joe Higgins
- Lucile Gleasonas Lil Higgins
- Russell Gleasonas Sidney Higgins
- Harry Davenportas Grandpa Ed Carson
- Mary Beth Hughesas Betty Higgins
- Tommy Ryan as Tommy Higgins
- Maurice Murphyas Bill Williams
- Maude Eburneas Widow Ella Jones
- Spencer Chartersas Sheriff
- Tom Kennedyas Otto
- Hobart Cavanaughas E. L. Beamish
- Pierre Watkinas Horace Cartwright
- Frank Dae as Police Chief
- Richard Tuckeras Doctor
- Willie Bestas Baltimore
- Walter Fenner as Wells
References
edit- ^"The Covered Trailer (1939) - Overview".TCM.Retrieved2015-11-02.
- ^Sandra Brennan."The Covered Trailer (1939) - Gus Meins".AllMovie.Retrieved2015-11-02.
- ^"The Covered Trailer".Afi.Retrieved2015-11-02.
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