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
Judge Wilkinson (uncredited)
Moose Moran
Sidney Melbourne (The Lemon Drop Kid)
Gloomy Willie
Muscleman (uncredited)
Police Captain Swain (uncredited)
Sam the Surgeon
'Nellie Thursday' Regan
Little Louie
Henry Regan
Muscleman (uncredited)
Oxford Charley
No Thumbs Charlie
Straight Flush Tony
Super Swedish Angel (Wrestler)
Thoughtful Man (uncredited)
Singing Solly
'Brainey' Baxter
Stella
Mrs. Feeney - The Bird Lady
John (Policeman)
Racetrack Bettor on Iron Bar (uncredited)
Racetrack Bettor on Iron Bar (uncredited)
Girl (uncredited)
