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The Covered Trailer

7.019391h 6mNRMovieComedy

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…

DirectorGus Meins
WritersM. Coates Webster·Jack Townley

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Cast · Directed by Gus Meins

JGJames Gleason
James Gleason
Joe Higgins
LGLucile Gleason
Lucile Gleason
Lil Higgins
RGRussell Gleason
Russell Gleason
Sidney Higgins
HDHarry Davenport
Harry Davenport
Grandpa Ed Carson
MHMary Beth Hughes
Mary Beth Hughes
Betty Higgins
TRTommy Ryan
Tommy Ryan
Tommy Higgins
MMMaurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
Bill Williams
MEMaude Eburne
Maude Eburne
Widow Ella Jones
SCSpencer Charters
Spencer Charters
Sheriff
TKTom Kennedy
Tom Kennedy
Otto
HCHobart Cavanaugh
Hobart Cavanaugh
E. L. Beamish
PWPierre Watkin
Pierre Watkin
Horace Cartwright

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The Covered Trailer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Covered Trailer?

The Covered Trailer isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Covered Trailer on Netflix?

No, The Covered Trailer is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Covered Trailer on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Covered Trailer isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Covered Trailer for free?

The Covered Trailer isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Covered Trailer?

The Covered Trailer hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 29, 1939. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to The Covered Trailer?

Yes — The Covered Trailer is followed by Money To Burn (1939) in the Higgins Family.

Is there a prequel to The Covered Trailer?

Yes — Should Husbands Work? (1939) comes before The Covered Trailer in the Higgins Family.

Is The Covered Trailer part of a trilogy?

No — The Covered Trailer is part of the Higgins Family, which has 9 films.

How many movies are in the Higgins Family?

There are 9 films in the Higgins Family: The Higgins Family (1938), My Wife's Relatives (1939), Should Husbands Work? (1939), The Covered Trailer (1939), Money To Burn (1939), Grandpa Goes To Town (1940), Earl of Puddlestone (1940), Meet the Missus (1940) and Petticoat Politics (1941).