Movie Description
The Lemon Drop Kid
(1951)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Sidney Lanfield
- Producer : Robert L. Welch
- Editor : Archie Marshek
- Cast : Bob Hope,Marilyn Maxwell,Lloyd Nolan,Jane Darwell,Andrea King,Fred Clark,Jay C. Flippen,William Frawley,Harry Bellaver,Sid Melton,Ben Welden,Ida Moore,Francis Pierlot,Charles Cooley,Salvatore De Lorenzo,Harry Shannon,Bernard Szold,Tor Johnson,Tom Dugan,Stanley Andrews,Billie Bird,Oliver Blake,John Doucette,Pat Flaherty,Charmienne Harker,Jack Kruschen,Mary Moder,Mary Murphy,Bruce Riley,Anthony Warde,Patricia Wright
Cast
Sidney Melbourne (The Lemon Drop Kid)
'Brainey' Baxter
Oxford Charley
'Nellie Thursday' Regan
Stella
Moose Moran
Straight Flush Tony
Gloomy Willie
Sam the Surgeon
Little Louie
Singing Solly
Mrs. Feeney - The Bird Lady
Henry Regan
Goomba
Street-corner Santa Claus
John (Policeman)
Honest Harry
Super Swedish Angel (Wrestler)
No Thumbs Charlie
Judge Wilkinson (uncredited)
Racetrack Bettor on Iron Bar (uncredited)
Racetrack Bettor on Iron Bar (uncredited)
Muscleman (uncredited)
Police Captain Swain (uncredited)
Dancer (uncredited)
Muscleman (uncredited)
Holly Seller (uncredited)
Girl (uncredited)
Clerk (uncredited)
Thoughtful Man (uncredited)
Dancer
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Facts
Original TitleThe Lemon Drop Kid
Status Released
Release Information
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1951-04-02
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 31m
Production CompaniesHope Enterprises
Genres
- Comedy
- Crime
