The Big Tip Off

The Big Tip Off
The Big Tip Off
Directed by	Frank McDonald
Written by	Steve Fisher
Produced by	William F. Broidy
Starring	Richard Conte ; Bruce Bennett
Cinematography	John J. Martin
Release date	March 20, 1955;
Running time	78 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Last updated April 26, 2025

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]

References

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

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[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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