Hot Tip
“He had trouble in "the home stretch" when he bet his roll on a red hot tip!”
Synopsis
An amateur handicapper must help his future son-in-law recoup the money he lost while playing the ponies.
Top Cast
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Zasu Pitts
Belle McGill
James Gleason
Jimmy McGill
Margaret Callahan
Jane McGill
Russell Gleason
Ben Johnson
Ray Mayer
Tyler
Willie Best
Apollo
Arthur Stone
Harvey Hooper
Rollo Lloyd
Henry Crumm
Dell Henderson
Sheriff
Donald Kerr
Spider
Kitty McHugh
Queenie
J.M. Kerrigan
Matt
Stepin Fetchit
Cook
Brooks Benedict
Racetrack Spectator
Harry Bernard
Miller - Barber
Harry Bowen
Racetrack Spectator
James Donlan
Bill - Racetrack Bettor
Otto Hoffman
Old Man on Porch
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray McCarey, James Gleason
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Stevens, Olive Cooper, Hugh Cummings
- Original Title
- Hot Tip
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray McCarey, James Gleason
Louis Stevens, Olive Cooper, Hugh Cummings
Jack MacKenzie
James B. Morley
William Sistrom
Department Leadership Roster
Ray McCarey
Director
Louis Stevens
Writer
James Gleason
Director
Olive Cooper
Writer
Hugh Cummings
Writer
William Sistrom
Producer
Jack MacKenzie
Director of Photography
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
James B. Morley
Editor
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Tip
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hot Tip about?
An amateur handicapper must help his future son-in-law recoup the money he lost while playing the ponies.
Who directed Hot Tip?
Hot Tip was directed by Ray McCarey, James Gleason.
Who stars in Hot Tip?
The principal cast of Hot Tip includes Zasu Pitts, James Gleason, Margaret Callahan, Russell Gleason, Ray Mayer.
When was Hot Tip released and how long is it?
Hot Tip was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hot Tip?
Hot Tip holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).