

The Tip-Off
1931-10-16 · 71 min · ★ 6.0
A young radio repairman becomes involved with gangsters and one of their girlfriends when he repairs their radio.
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- Directors
- Albert S. Rogell
- Production companies
- RKO Pathé Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Eddie QuillanTommy
Robert ArmstrongKayo McClure
Ginger RogersBaby Face
Joan PeersEdna
Ralf HaroldeNick Vatelli
Mike DonlinSwanky
Ernie AdamsSlug
Charles SellonPop Jackson
Helen AinsworthMiss Waddums
Luis AlberniScarno (uncredited)
Harry BowenVatelli Henchman (uncredited)
James P. BurtisMen's Room Patron (uncredited)
Frank DarienEdna's Uncle (uncredited)
Dorothy GrangerHatcheck Girl (uncredited)
Pat HarmonVatelli Henchman (uncredited)
Ethan LaidlawHenchman (uncredited)
Charles SullivanChuck (uncredited)
Harry WilsonHood at Scarno's (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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