The Lemon Drop Kid (1951)
Damon Runyan's zaniest Broadway characters come alive with fun...especially the Lemon Drop Kid (Bob, natch!)
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.
Director: Sidney Lanfield
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: April 2, 1951
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
Screenplay
- Edmund L. Hartmann (Screenplay)
- Edmund Beloin (Story)
- Robert O'Brien (Screenplay)
- Frank Tashlin (Screenplay)
- Damon Runyon (Short Story)
Music: Victor Young
Cinematography: Daniel L. Fapp
Editing: Archie Marshek
Production: Hope Enterprises
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
santa claus, con man, con artist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lemon Drop Kid about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Lemon Drop Kid?
- The Lemon Drop Kid was directed by Sidney Lanfield.
- Who stars in The Lemon Drop Kid?
- The Lemon Drop Kid stars Bob Hope, Marilyn Maxwell, Lloyd Nolan, Jane Darwell, Andrea King, Fred Clark.
- How long is The Lemon Drop Kid?
- The Lemon Drop Kid has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Lemon Drop Kid?
- The Lemon Drop Kid is a Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was The Lemon Drop Kid produced?
- The Lemon Drop Kid was produced in United States of America.