Covered Tracks (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1938, Covered Tracks is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Veit Harlan, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Séraphine and her mother arrive in Paris to visit the 1867 World Exhibition. In an overcrowded city they must be accommodated in separate hotels. During the night the mother, who wasn't feeling very well, gets suddenly worse. When next morning Séraphine goes to meet her every trace of her presence has disappeared and everybody denies having ever met her. The bewildered young woman must find someone who believes her. Previous version of So Long at the Fair (1950).
Who’s in it. Covered Tracks stars Kristina Söderbaum as Séraphine Lawrence, Philip Dorn as Bezirksarzt Dr. Morot, Heinrich Schroth as Graf Duval and Paul Dahlke as Journalist Henri Poquet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Covered Tracks has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Covered Tracks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Covered Tracks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Covered Tracks (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Covered Tracks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Covered Tracks worth watching?
- Covered Tracks holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Covered Tracks?
- Covered Tracks stars Kristina Söderbaum, Philip Dorn, Heinrich Schroth, Paul Dahlke and Elisabeth Botz.
- When was Covered Tracks released?
- Covered Tracks was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.