The Lemon Drop Kid

Name: The Lemon Drop Kid
Released: 1951-04-02
Rating: 6.547

6.5/10 (32)

·1951· 91 min

Director: Sidney Lanfield

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

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.

Cast

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

In brief

The Lemon Drop Kid (1951) is a comedy, crime film. With an average rating of 6.5/10 from 32 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 31min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

Frequently asked questions

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How long is The Lemon Drop Kid?

The Lemon Drop Kid runs 91 minutes (1h 31min).

What rating does The Lemon Drop Kid have?

The Lemon Drop Kid has an average rating of 6.5/10 based on 32 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Lemon Drop Kid from?

The Lemon Drop Kid was released in 1951.