The Covered Trailer
1939, English. Directed by Gus Meins.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Higgins Family: watch order
Cast & crew
- Gus MeinsDirector
- James GleasonJoe Higgins
- Lucile GleasonLil Higgins
- Russell GleasonSidney Higgins
- Harry DavenportGrandpa Ed Carson
- Mary Beth HughesBetty Higgins
- Tommy RyanTommy Higgins
- Maurice MurphyBill Williams
- Maude EburneWidow Ella Jones
- Spencer ChartersSheriff
- Tom KennedyOtto
- Hobart CavanaughE. L. Beamish
- Pierre WatkinHorace Cartwright
Details
- Released
- 10 November 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jack Townley, M. Coates Webster
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The Covered Trailer: quick answers
What should I watch before The Covered Trailer?
Watch The Higgins Family (1938), My Wife's Relatives (1939), and Should Husbands Work? (1939) first.
What comes after The Covered Trailer?
Next in the series: Money To Burn (1939), Grandpa Goes To Town (1940), and Earl of Puddlestone (1940).
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How long is The Covered Trailer?
The Covered Trailer runs 66 minutes (1h 6m).
Does The Covered Trailer have a post-credits scene?
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The Covered Trailer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Covered Trailer is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Covered Trailer on?
The Covered Trailer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 November 1939. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Covered Trailer?
If you liked The Covered Trailer, try Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, National Lampoon's Vacation, Summer Rental.
Who directed The Covered Trailer?
The Covered Trailer (1939) was directed by Gus Meins and stars James Gleason, Lucile Gleason, Russell Gleason.