The Tip-Off (1931): Cast & Plot
The Tip-Off is a 1931 crime comedy directed by Albert S. Rogell, starring Eddie Quillan as Tommy, Robert Armstrong and Ginger Rogers. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- Albert S. Rogell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Pathé Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Tip-Off About?
The premise of The Tip-Off without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This is station L-O-V-E A young radio repairman becomes involved with gangsters and one of their girlfriends when he repairs their radio.
The Tip-Off Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- friend
- love
- gangster
- boxer
- charity ball
- attempted murder
- jealousy
- gunshot wound
The Tip-Off Cast & Characters
Eddie Quillan leads the cast as Tommy, with Robert Armstrong as Kayo McClure and Ginger Rogers as Baby Face. Directed by Albert S. Rogell; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Albert S. Rogell
- Eddie Quillan as Tommy
- Robert Armstrong as Kayo McClure
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Ginger Rogers as Baby Face - Ralf Harolde as Nick Vatelli
Also Starring in The Tip-Off
· 16 more- Harry Bowen Vatelli Henchman (uncredited)
- Joan Peers Edna
- Charles Sullivan Chuck (uncredited)
- Ethan Laidlaw Henchman (uncredited)
- Ernie Adams Slug
- Harry Wilson Hood at Scarno's (uncredited)
- Frank Darien Edna's Uncle (uncredited)
- Luis Alberni Scarno (uncredited)
- Dorothy Granger Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)
- James P. Burtis Men's Room Patron (uncredited)
- Charles Sellon Pop Jackson
- Mike Donlin Swanky
- Pat Harmon Vatelli Henchman (uncredited)
- Jack Herrick Jack (uncredited)
- Helen Ainsworth Miss Waddums
- John Quillan Scared Man at Scarno's (uncredited)
More from Albert S. Rogell
More films directed by Albert S. Rogell: Before I Wake, The Admiral Was a Lady, Song of India and Northwest Stampede.
The Tip-Off Plot Summary
What happens in The Tip-Off from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tommy Jordan, Eddie Quillan is dispatched for a routine radio repair, but two men block the street and haul him away to a place he cannot see. He jokes about the situation, saying it must be a hide-out that he should not know where he is. He ends up alone in the apartment, and as he follows a loose wire into the bedroom, a sudden turn of fate leaves him lying on the floor beneath the bed, only catching a glimpse of a woman who emerges from the bathroom to take a call.
Full summary
The whole story of The Tip-Off, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Tip-Off?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the protagonist who works as a radio repairman?
The Tip-Off Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “La novia del gángster” and “Looking for Trouble”.
- Also known as
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- La novia del gángster
- Looking for Trouble
- The Tip Off
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Movies Like The Tip-Off
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Love Is on the Air, Hot Tip and The Beach Loafer.
The Tip-Off FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Tip-Off, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Tip-Off?
The Tip-Off runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was The Tip-Off released?
The Tip-Off was released on October 16, 1931.
Who directed The Tip-Off?
The Tip-Off was directed by Albert S. Rogell.
More films by Albert S. Rogell Who is in the cast of The Tip-Off?
The Tip-Off stars Eddie Quillan as Tommy, Robert Armstrong as Kayo McClure and Ginger Rogers as Baby Face, among 20 credited actors.
Does The Tip-Off have a post-credit scene?
No. The Tip-Off has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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