I Cover Big Town (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1947, I Cover Big Town is a drama film directed by William C. Thomas, running about 63 minutes. “TWO-FISTED, FIGHTING STEVE WILSON UNCOVERS BIG TOWN'S BIGGEST DOUBLE-CROSS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One of the four films in the Pine-Thomas series based on radio's long-running "Big Town." This time out, society editor Lorelei Kilbourne is assigned to the police beat. Her paper, "The Illustrated Press", following its usual policy of socially-correct muckraking by crusading editor Steve Wilson, is putting heat on the chief of police. But Lorelei believes the chief is qualified to do the job. She and managing editor Steve Wilson, who, in the film series, is wrong more often than right, discover a corpse and then proceed to help the police solve the crime.
Who’s in it. I Cover Big Town stars Phillip Reed as Steve Wilson, Hillary Brooke as Lorelei Kilbourne, Robert Lowery as Pete Ryan and Robert Shayne as Chief Tom Blake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, I Cover Big Town has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Cover Big Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Cover Big Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Cover Big Town (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Cover Big Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Cover Big Town worth watching?
- I Cover Big Town holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Cover Big Town?
- I Cover Big Town stars Phillip Reed, Hillary Brooke, Robert Lowery, Robert Shayne and Mona Barrie.
- When was I Cover Big Town released?
- I Cover Big Town was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.