The Big Tip Off

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The Big Tip Off

"HE KNOWS EVERYTHING THE UNDERWORLD DOES!"

1955

1h 18m

5.5(2 votes)

Crime

Overview

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

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16 members

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Richard Conte

Johnny Denton

Acting

Constance Smith

Penny Conroy

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Bruce Bennett

Bob Gilmore

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Cathy Downs

Sister Mary Joan of Arc

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James Millican

Det. Lt. George East

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Dick Benedict

Hood #1

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Sam Flint

Father Kearney

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Mary Carroll

Sister Superior

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Murray Alper

Dan Curry - Gambler

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Lela Bliss

Mrs. Marshall

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Spade Cooley

Spade

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Harry Guardino

Hood #2

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Ginny Jackson

Ginny

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Virginia Carroll

Mrs. Curry

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George Sanders

Television Announcer (uncredited)

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G. Pat Collins

Bartender at Scoop's (uncredited)

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