Cover Up (1949 film)
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 Cover Up movie poster | |
| Directed by | Alfred E. Green |
| Produced by | Ted Nasser |
| Written by |
Jerome Odlum Dennis O'Keefe (as Jonathan Rix) |
| Starring |
Dennis O'Keefe William Bendix Barbara Britton Art Baker |
| Music by | Hans J. Salter |
| Cinematography | Ernest Lazlo |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
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Running time | 82 min |
| Language | English |
Cover Up is a 1949 black-and-white mystery film written by and starring Dennis O'Keefe, William Bendix, and Barbara Britton. O'Keefe also co-wrote the screenplay, credited as Jonathan Rix. The murder mystery takes place during the Christmas season.
Plot
In a small Midwestern town a man is found dead. When insurance investigator Sam Donovan (O'Keefe) arrives looking into the apparent suicide, all clues lead him into suspecting murder. Unfortunately, no one wants to assist him with the case, including Sheriff Larry Best (Bendix). Finally, attractive local girl Anita (Britton) breaks the silence and helps investigator Donovan solve the case.
Cast
- Dennis O'Keefe as Sam Donovan
- William Bendix as Sheriff Larry Best
- Barbara Britton as Anita Weatherby
- Art Baker as Stu Weatherby
- Ann E. Todd as Cathie Weatherby
- Doro Merande as Hilda
- Virginia Christine as Margaret Baker
- Helen Spring as Bessie Weatherby
- Ruth Lee as Mrs. Abbey
- Henry Hall as Mayor
- Russell Armes as Frank Baker
- Dan White as Gabe
- Paul E. Burns as Mr. Abbey
- Emmett Vogan as Blakely
- Jamesson Shade as Editor
- Jack Lee as Addison
- Worden Norton as Undertaker
- George MacDonald as Boy in Movie Theatre
External links
- Cover-Up at the Internet Movie Database