Top Cast
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Eddie Quillan
Tommy
Robert Armstrong
Kayo McClure
Ginger Rogers
Baby Face
Joan Peers
Edna
Ralf Harolde
Nick Vatelli
Mike Donlin
Swanky
Ernie Adams
Slug
Charles Sellon
Pop Jackson
Helen Ainsworth
Miss Waddums
Luis Alberni
Scarno (uncredited)
Harry Bowen
Vatelli Henchman (uncredited)
James P. Burtis
Men's Room Patron (uncredited)
Frank Darien
Edna's Uncle (uncredited)
Dorothy Granger
Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)
Pat Harmon
Vatelli Henchman (uncredited)
Jack Herrick
Jack (uncredited)
Ethan Laidlaw
Henchman (uncredited)
John Quillan
Scared Man at Scarno's (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert S. Rogell
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Baldwin
- Original Title
- The Tip-Off
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- RKO Pathé Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert S. Rogell
Earl Baldwin, George Kibbe Turner
Edward Snyder
Charles Craft
Charles R. Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Albert S. Rogell
Director
Earl Baldwin
Screenplay
Edward Snyder
Director of Photography
Charles Craft
Editor
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Charles R. Rogers
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Tip-Off.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tip-Off
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tip-Off about?
A young radio repairman becomes involved with gangsters and one of their girlfriends when he repairs their radio.
Who directed The Tip-Off?
The Tip-Off was directed by Albert S. Rogell.
Who stars in The Tip-Off?
The principal cast of The Tip-Off includes Eddie Quillan, Robert Armstrong, Ginger Rogers, Joan Peers, Ralf Harolde.
When was The Tip-Off released and how long is it?
The Tip-Off was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tip-Off?
The Tip-Off holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).