The Lemon Drop Kid
“Damon Runyan's zaniest Broadway characters come alive with fun...especially the Lemon Drop Kid (Bob, natch!)”
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.
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Bob Hope - The Lemon Drop Kid (poke joke)
Type: Clip • Published 2010-10-17
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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
Ben Welden
Singing Solly
Ida Moore
Mrs. Feeney - The Bird Lady
Francis Pierlot
Henry Regan
Charles Cooley
Goomba
Salvatore De Lorenzo
Street-corner Santa Claus
Harry Shannon
John (Policeman)
Bernard Szold
Honest Harry
Tor Johnson
Super Swedish Angel (Wrestler)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lanfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund L. Hartmann, Frank Tashlin, Robert O'Brien
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- The Lemon Drop Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Hope Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lanfield
Edmund L. Hartmann, Frank Tashlin, Robert O'Brien, Edmund Beloin, Damon Runyon
Victor Young
Daniel L. Fapp
Archie Marshek
Robert L. Welch
Department Leadership Roster
Edmund L. Hartmann
Screenplay
Sidney Lanfield
Director
Frank Tashlin
Screenplay
Robert O'Brien
Screenplay
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Archie Marshek
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Robert L. Welch
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lemon Drop Kid
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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.
Who directed The Lemon Drop Kid?
The Lemon Drop Kid was directed by Sidney Lanfield.
Who stars in The Lemon Drop Kid?
The principal cast of The Lemon Drop Kid includes Bob Hope, Marilyn Maxwell, Lloyd Nolan, Jane Darwell, Andrea King.
When was The Lemon Drop Kid released and how long is it?
The Lemon Drop Kid was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lemon Drop Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lemon Drop Kid was composed by Victor Young.