The Kid from Brooklyn
“BEAUTY STACKED! TUNE PACKED!”
Synopsis
Shy milkman Burleigh Sullivan accidentally knocks out drunken Speed McFarlane, a champion boxer who was flirting with Burleigh's sister. The newspapers get hold of the story and photographers even catch Burleigh knock out Speed again. Speed's crooked manager decides to turn Burleigh into a fighter. Burleigh doesn't realize that all of his opponents have been asked to take a dive. Thinking he really is a great fighter, Burleigh develops a swelled head which puts a crimp in his relationship with pretty nightclub singer Polly Pringle. He may finally get his comeuppance when he challenges Speed for the title.
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Danny Kaye
Burleigh Sullivan
Virginia Mayo
Polly Pringle
Vera-Ellen
Susie Sullivan
Steve Cochran
Speed McFarlane
Eve Arden
Ann Westly
Walter Abel
Gabby Sloan
Lionel Stander
Spider Schultz
Fay Bainter
Mrs. E. Winthrop LeMoyne
Clarence Kolb
Mr. Austin
Victor Cutler
Photographer
Charles Cane
Willard
Jerome Cowan
Fight Announcer
Don Wilson
Radio Announcer
Knox Manning
Radio Announcer
Kay Thompson
Matron
Johnny Downs
Master of Ceremonies
Tom Kennedy
Referee #1 (uncredited)
William Benedict
Newsboy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 21, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Z. McLeod
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Butler, Richard Connell, Grover Jones
- Original Score
- Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn, Sylvia Fine
- Original Title
- The Kid from Brooklyn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Z. McLeod
Frank Butler, Richard Connell, Grover Jones, Melville Shavelson, Don Hartman, Sammy Cahn, Sylvia Fine, Jule Styne, Lynn Root, Harry Clork
Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn, Sylvia Fine
Gregg Toland
Daniel Mandell
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Z. McLeod
Director
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
Miles White
Costume Design
Jule Styne
Original Music Composer
Sammy Cahn
Original Music Composer
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Sylvia Fine
Original Music Composer
Frank Butler
Screenplay
Richard Connell
Screenplay
Grover Jones
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kid from Brooklyn
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What is The Kid from Brooklyn about?
Shy milkman Burleigh Sullivan accidentally knocks out drunken Speed McFarlane, a champion boxer who was flirting with Burleigh's sister. The newspapers get hold of the story and photographers even catch Burleigh knock out Speed again. Speed's crooked manager decides to turn Burleigh into a fighter. Burleigh doesn't realize that all of his opponents have been asked to take a dive. Thinking he really is a great fighter, Burleigh develops a swelled head which puts a crimp in his relationship with pretty nightclub singer Polly Pringle. He may finally get his comeuppance when he challenges Speed for the title.
Who directed The Kid from Brooklyn?
The Kid from Brooklyn was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
Who stars in The Kid from Brooklyn?
The principal cast of The Kid from Brooklyn includes Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Vera-Ellen, Steve Cochran, Eve Arden.
When was The Kid from Brooklyn released and how long is it?
The Kid from Brooklyn was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kid from Brooklyn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kid from Brooklyn was composed by Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn, Sylvia Fine.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kid from Brooklyn?
The Kid from Brooklyn holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).