

The Lemon Drop Kid (1951)
Damon Runyan's zaniest Broadway characters come alive with fun...especially the Lemon Drop Kid (Bob, natch!)
Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters

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
Director & Crew
Sidney Lanfield
Director
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Where can I watch The Lemon Drop Kid online?
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What is the IMDb rating of The Lemon Drop Kid?
It has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 based on 31 votes.
Who directed The Lemon Drop Kid?
The Lemon Drop Kid was directed by Sidney Lanfield and released in 1951.
How long is The Lemon Drop Kid?
The Lemon Drop Kid has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1951-04-02
- Status
- Released





