The Big Tip Off
Directed byFrank McDonald
Written bySteve Fisher
Produced byWilliam F. Broidy
StarringRichard Conte
Bruce Bennett
CinematographyJohn J. Martin
Release date
March 20, 1955
Running time
78 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Big Tip Off is a 1955 American crime drama film directed by Frank McDonald[1][2] and starring Richard Conte.

Summary

Richard Conte plays two-bit newspaper columnist Johnny Denton, who gains notoriety by printing tips on upcoming gangland activities.

Cast

Production

It was known as Sweet Charity. Filming was to have 23 October 1954[3] but it was delayed until November. Another working title was Twilight Alley.[4]

References

  1. ^ Douglas, CrAin Star in Western Los Angeles Times 25 Apr 1955: B9.
  2. ^ BIG TIP OFF, The Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 23, Iss. 264, (Jan 1, 1956): 103
  3. ^ WARNERS TO MAKE YOUTH CRIME FILM New York Times 27 Sep 1954: 17.
  4. ^ 'Smilin' Through' Likely for Taylor, Johnson; Dekker Spillane Heavy Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 23 Nov 1954: A9.

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Films directed by Frank McDonald
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