The Lemon Drop Kid
"Damon Runyan's zaniest Broadway characters come alive with fun...especially the Lemon Drop Kid (Bob, natch!)"
Originally released in 1951. The Lemon Drop Kid is a comedy/crime film. directed by Sidney Lanfield.
Starring Bob Hope, Marilyn Maxwell, and Lloyd Nolan
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 2, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bob Hope
as Sidney Melbourne (The Lemon Drop Kid)
Marilyn Maxwell
as 'Brainey' Baxter
Lloyd Nolan
as Oxford Charley
Jane Darwell
as 'Nellie Thursday' Regan
Andrea King
as Stella
Fred Clark
as Moose Moran
Jay C. Flippen
as Straight Flush Tony
William Frawley
as Gloomy Willie
Harry Bellaver
as Sam the Surgeon
Sid Melton
as Little Louie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hope Enterprises
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 ...
Who directed The Lemon Drop Kid?
The Lemon Drop Kid was directed by Sidney Lanfield.
How long is The Lemon Drop Kid?
The Lemon Drop Kid has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Lemon Drop Kid released?
The Lemon Drop Kid was released on April 2, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lemon Drop Kid?
The main cast of The Lemon Drop Kid includes Bob Hope, Marilyn Maxwell, Lloyd Nolan, Jane Darwell, Andrea King.