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The Lemon Drop Kid (1951)

Damon Runyan's zaniest Broadway characters come alive with fun...especially the Lemon Drop Kid (Bob, natch!)

6.5audience score
34 votes on TMDB
Released April 2, 1951Runtime 1h 31mDirector Sidney Lanfield

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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Cast of The Lemon Drop Kid

Bob Hope

Bob Hope

Sidney Melbourne (The Lemon Drop Kid)
Marilyn Maxwell

Marilyn Maxwell

'Brainey' Baxter
Lloyd Nolan

Lloyd Nolan

Oxford Charley
Jane Darwell

Jane Darwell

'Nellie Thursday' Regan
Andrea King

Andrea King

Stella
Fred Clark

Fred Clark

Moose Moran
Jay C. Flippen

Jay C. Flippen

Straight Flush Tony
William Frawley

William Frawley

Gloomy Willie
Harry Bellaver

Harry Bellaver

Sam the Surgeon
Sid Melton

Sid Melton

Little Louie
Ben Welden

Ben Welden

Singing Solly
Ida Moore

Ida Moore

Mrs. Feeney - The Bird Lady

About The Lemon Drop Kid

Where can I watch The Lemon Drop Kid?

The Lemon Drop Kid is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video.

Who stars in The Lemon Drop Kid?

The Lemon Drop Kid stars Bob Hope, Marilyn Maxwell, Lloyd Nolan, Jane Darwell, Andrea King.

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 1h 31m.

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.