The Tip-Off

Directed by Albert S. Rogell
Not Rated
1931    71mComedy, Crime,
5.85.2
While on a job, cocky young radio repairman Tommy Jordan meets Baby Face, enticing (if dizzy) girlfriend of jealous boxer Kayo McClure. Fleeing Baby Face's flirtatious advances, Tommy jumps from the frying pan into the fire when he pursues Edna Merino, girlfriend of Kayo's gangster manager Nick Vatelli. Can Kayo save Tommy from being "rubbed out"? Or will fearful Baby Face hold Kayo back?

Where to Watch The Tip-Off

  • Eddie QuillanTommy
  • Robert ArmstrongKayo McClure
  • Ginger RogersBaby Face
  • Joan PeersEdna
  • Ralf HaroldeNick Vatelli
  • Mike DonlinSwanky
  • Ernie AdamsSlug
  • Charles SellonPop Jackson
  • Helen AinsworthMiss Waddums
  • Luis AlberniScarno (uncredited)
  • Harry BowenVatelli Henchman (uncredited)
  • James P. BurtisMen's Room Patron (uncredited)
  • Frank DarienEdna's Uncle (uncredited)
  • Dorothy GrangerHatcheck Girl (uncredited)
  • Pat HarmonVatelli Henchman (uncredited)
  • Jack HerrickJack (uncredited)
  • Ethan LaidlawHenchman (uncredited)
  • John QuillanScared Man at Scarno's (uncredited)
  • Charles SullivanChuck (uncredited)
  • Harry WilsonHood at Scarno's (uncredited)

 

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The Tip-Off Trivia

The Tip-Off was released on October 16, 1931.

The Tip-Off was directed by Albert S. Rogell.

The Tip-Off has a runtime of 71 min.

The Tip-Off was produced by Charles R. Rogers.

The key characters in The Tip-Off are Tommy (Eddie Quillan), Kayo McClure (Robert Armstrong), Baby Face (Ginger Rogers).

The Tip-Off is rated Not Rated.

The Tip-Off is a Comedy, Crime, Drama film.

The Tip-Off has an audience rating of 5.8 out of 10.

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