The Lemon Drop Kid

Damon Runyan's zaniest Broadway characters come alive with fun...especially the Lemon Drop Kid (Bob, natch!)

19511h 31m6.5Movie

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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.

Cast

Bob Hope
Bob Hope
Sidney Melbourne (The Lemon Drop Kid)
Marilyn Maxwell
Marilyn Maxwell
'Brainey' Baxter
Lloyd Nolan
Lloyd Nolan
Oxford Charley
Jane Darwell
Jane Darwell
'Nellie Thursday' Regan
Andrea King
Andrea King
Stella
Fred Clark
Fred Clark
Moose Moran
Jay C. Flippen
Jay C. Flippen
Straight Flush Tony
William Frawley
William Frawley
Gloomy Willie
Harry Bellaver
Harry Bellaver
Sam the Surgeon
Sid Melton
Sid Melton
Little Louie
Ben Welden
Ben Welden
Singing Solly
Ida Moore
Ida Moore
Mrs. Feeney - The Bird Lady

Trailer

Bob Hope - The Lemon Drop Kid (poke joke)

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