Movie·1951·1h 31m
The Lemon Drop Kid
Damon Runyan's zaniest Broadway characters come alive with fun...especially the Lemon Drop Kid (Bob, natch!)
Directed By
Sidney Lanfield
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
When the Lemon Drop Kid accidentally cheats gangster Moose Moran out of his track winnings, the Kid promises to repay Moose the money by Christmas. Creating a fake charity for "Apple Annie" Nellie Thursday, the Kid tricks his gang into donning Santa suits and "collecting dough for old dolls" like Nellie who have nowhere to live.
Written By
Edmund L. Hartmann, Robert O'Brien, Frank Tashlin
Producer
Robert L. Welch
Cinematography
Daniel L. Fapp
Music
Victor Young
Editor
Archie Marshek
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
31 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Bob Hope
Sidney Melbourne (The Lemon Drop Kid)
Marilyn Maxwell
'Brainey' Baxter
Lloyd Nolan
Oxford Charley
Jane Darwell
'Nellie Thursday' Regan
Andrea King
Stella
Fred Clark
Moose Moran
Jay C. Flippen
Straight Flush Tony
William Frawley
Gloomy Willie
Harry Bellaver
Sam the Surgeon
Sid Melton
Little Louie
Ben Welden
Singing Solly
Ida Moore
Mrs. Feeney - The Bird Lady
Francis Pierlot
Henry Regan
Charles Cooley
Goomba
Salvatore De Lorenzo
Street-corner Santa Claus
Harry Shannon
John (Policeman)
Bernard Szold
Honest Harry
Tor Johnson
Super Swedish Angel (Wrestler)
// crew
Crew
Edmund L. Hartmann
Screenplay
Edmund Beloin
Story
Robert O'Brien
Screenplay
Frank Tashlin
Screenplay
Sidney Lanfield
Director
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Archie Marshek
Editor
Robert L. Welch
Producer
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
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