The Tip-Off (film)

The Tip-Off is a 1931 American pre-Code sports drama film directed by Albert Rogell and starring Eddie Quillan, Robert Armstrong, Joan Peers, and Ginger Rogers. The film revolves around a talented basketball player, portrayed by Quillan, who becomes entangled with gambling and corruption, threatening his career and relationships. He must ultimately choose between his loyalty to his team and the lure of easy money. The plot features elements of romance, suspense, and the consequences of succumbing to temptation. The film is notable for its depiction of basketball during the early 1930s and its pre-Code era themes.