The Lemon Drop Kid (1951)
Damon Runyan's zaniest Broadway characters come alive with fun...especially the Lemon Drop Kid (Bob, natch!)
Plot Summary
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.
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Full Cast & Characters
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
Director & Crew
Sidney Lanfield
Director
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Where can I watch The Lemon Drop Kid online?
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What is the TMDB rating of The Lemon Drop Kid?
It has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 34 votes.
Who directed The Lemon Drop Kid?
The Lemon Drop Kid was directed by Sidney Lanfield and released in 1951.
How long is The Lemon Drop Kid?
The Lemon Drop Kid has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1951-04-02
- Status
- Released