The Lemon Drop Kid (1934)
"Damon Runyon's The Lemon Drop Kid"
The Lemon Drop Kid is a fast-talking racetrack bum who swindles $100 from an old, ailing man. He takes it on the lam with his sidekick, The Professor.
Director: Marshall Neilan
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: September 27, 1934
Cast
- Lee Tracy - Wally Brooks aka The Lemon Drop Kid
- Helen Mack - Alice Deering
- William Frawley - William Dunhill aka The Professor
- Minna Gombell - Maizie
- Baby LeRoy - Wally Jr.
- Kitty Kelly - Cora Jennings
- Henry B. Walthall - Jonas Deering
- Ann Sheridan - Minor Role (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Damon Runyon (Short Story)
- Howard J. Green (Screenplay)
Production: Paramount Pictures
Original Language: en
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
prison, tragedy, racetrack, confidence artist
More Films by Director: Marshall Neilan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lemon Drop Kid about?
- The Lemon Drop Kid is a fast-talking racetrack bum who swindles $100 from an old, ailing man. He takes it on the lam with his sidekick, The Professor.
- Who directed The Lemon Drop Kid?
- The Lemon Drop Kid was directed by Marshall Neilan.
- Who stars in The Lemon Drop Kid?
- The Lemon Drop Kid stars Lee Tracy, Helen Mack, William Frawley, Minna Gombell, Baby LeRoy, Kitty Kelly.
- How long is The Lemon Drop Kid?
- The Lemon Drop Kid has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is The Lemon Drop Kid?
- The Lemon Drop Kid is a Drama, Comedy film.
- What are the themes of The Lemon Drop Kid?
- The themes of The Lemon Drop Kid include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.