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The Lemon Drop Kid

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

★ 6.6 TMDB Rating · 33 votes

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.

Director
Sidney Lanfield
Release date
Apr 2, 1951
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of The Lemon Drop Kid

  • Portrait of Bob Hope

    Bob Hope

    Sidney Melbourne (The Lemon Drop Kid)

  • Portrait of Marilyn Maxwell

    Marilyn Maxwell

    'Brainey' Baxter

  • Portrait of Lloyd Nolan

    Lloyd Nolan

    Oxford Charley

  • Portrait of Jane Darwell

    Jane Darwell

    'Nellie Thursday' Regan

  • Portrait of Andrea King

    Andrea King

    Stella

  • Portrait of Fred Clark

    Fred Clark

    Moose Moran

  • Portrait of Jay C. Flippen

    Jay C. Flippen

    Straight Flush Tony

  • Portrait of William Frawley

    William Frawley

    Gloomy Willie

  • Portrait of Harry Bellaver

    Harry Bellaver

    Sam the Surgeon

  • Portrait of Sid Melton

    Sid Melton

    Little Louie

  • Portrait of Ben Welden

    Ben Welden

    Singing Solly

  • Portrait of Ida Moore

    Ida Moore

    Mrs. Feeney - The Bird Lady

Where to Stream The Lemon Drop Kid by Country

United States
Streaming on DarkroomRent or buy on Amazon Video
United Kingdom
Rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
India
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Canada
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Australia
Rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

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