Cover Up(1949)
It takes more than a kiss to cover up a killing!
Cover Up 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.
Cover Up (1949) is a mystery film directed by Alfred E. Green, released on February 25, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars William Bendix, Dennis O'Keefe, Barbara Britton and Art Baker. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred E. Green
- Writers:
- Jerome Odlum, Dennis O'Keefe
- Producers:
- Ted Nasser
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Laszlo
- Composer:
- Hans J. Salter
- Production:
- Strand Productions
- Status:
- Released
Cover Up Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Bendix
as Larry Best
Dennis O'Keefe
as Sam Donovan
Barbara Britton
as Anita Weatherby
Art Baker
as Stu Weatherby
- Helen Spring
Helen Spring
as Bessie Weatherby
Ann E. Todd
as Cathie Weatherby
Doro Merande
as Hilda
Virginia Christine
as Margaret Baker
Russell Arms
as Frank Baker
Dan White
as Gabe
Paul E. Burns
as Mr. Abbey
Ruth Lee
as Mrs. Abbey
Key crew
Directed by Alfred E. Green, written by Jerome Odlum and Dennis O'Keefe, produced by Ted Nasser.
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Cover Up Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 29 ratings.
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Cover Up – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cover Up online?
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Cover Up (1949) is available to stream on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Cover Up?
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The main cast of Cover Up (1949) includes William Bendix, Dennis O'Keefe, Barbara Britton, Art Baker and Helen Spring. The film was directed by Alfred E. Green. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cover Up released?
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Cover Up was released on February 25, 1949 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Cover Up worth watching?
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Cover Up (1949) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.