The Lemon Drop Kid (1951)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Sidney Lanfield
Writing:
- Edmund L. Hartmann
- Damon Runyon
- Frank Tashlin
Stars:
Release Date: 1951-04-02
6.9/10
6.9/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 91
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Henry Regan
Gloomy Willie
Sam the Surgeon
Sidney Melbourne (The Lemon Drop Kid)
'Brainey' Baxter
Oxford Charley
'Nellie Thursday' Regan
Stella
Moose Moran
Straight Flush Tony
Little Louie
Singing Solly
Mrs. Feeney - The Bird Lady
John (Policeman)
Super Swedish Angel (Wrestler)
No Thumbs Charlie
Racetrack Bettor on Iron Bar (uncredited)
Racetrack Bettor on Iron Bar (uncredited)
Muscleman (uncredited)
Police Captain Swain (uncredited)
Muscleman (uncredited)
Girl (uncredited)
Thoughtful Man (uncredited)
Judge Wilkinson (uncredited)
