Crime · United States of America · 1955 · 1h 18m

The Big Tip Off

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Director

Cast

Richard Conte as Johnny Denton Constance Smith as Penny Conroy Bruce Bennett as Bob Gilmore Cathy Downs as Sister Mary Joan of Arc James Millican as Det. Lt. George East Dick Benedict as Hood #1

Crew

John J. Martin — Director of Photography Ace Herman — Editor Chandler House — Editor Edward J. Kay — Original Music Composer Steve Fisher — Writer William F. Broidy — Producer

Tagline

HE KNOWS EVERYTHING THE UNDERWORLD DOES!

Synopsis

A newspaper man uses a mobster's tips to get the scoop on gangster activities.

Mood & Themes

newspaper telethon newspaper man

Key Collaborators

Frank McDonald Director John J. Martin Director of Photography Ace Herman Editor Chandler House Editor Edward J. Kay Original Music Composer Steve Fisher Writer William F. Broidy Producer

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