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.
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Bob HopeSidney Melbourne (The Lemon Drop Kid)
Marilyn Maxwell'Brainey' Baxter
Lloyd NolanOxford Charley
Jane Darwell'Nellie Thursday' Regan
Andrea KingStella
Fred ClarkMoose Moran
Jay C. FlippenStraight Flush Tony
William FrawleyGloomy Willie
Harry BellaverSam the Surgeon
Sid MeltonLittle Louie
Ben WeldenSinging Solly
Ida MooreMrs. Feeney - The Bird LadyKeywords
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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.
How long is The Lemon Drop Kid?
The Lemon Drop Kid has a runtime of 91 minutes.
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