The Big Tip Off Explained

Director:	Frank McDonald
Producer:	William F. Broidy
Starring:	Richard Conte Bruce Bennett
Cinematography:	John J. Martin
Runtime:	78 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

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

• Richard Conte as Johnny Denton
• Bruce Bennett as Bob Gilmore
• Constance Smith as Penny Conroy

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]

External links

• The Big Tip Off at IMDb
• The Big Tip Off at TCMDB
• The Big Tip Off at BFI

Notes and References

1. Douglas, CrAin Star in WesternLos Angeles Times 25 Apr 1955: B9.
2. BIG TIP OFF, TheMonthly 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 HeavySchallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 23 Nov 1954: A9.