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The Lemon Drop Kid (1951)
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2 April 1951 (USA) moreTagline:
Damon Runyan's zaniest Broadway characters come alive with fun...especially the Lemon Drop Kid (Bob, natch!) morePlot:
When the Lemon Drop Kid accidentally steers Moose Moran's girl away from a winning bet, he is forced... more | add synopsisAwards:
1 win moreUser Comments:
Christmas Tradition moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Bob Hope | ... | Sidney Melbourne (The Lemon Drop Kid) | |
| Marilyn Maxwell | ... | 'Brainy' Baxter | |
| Lloyd Nolan | ... | Oxford Charley | |
| Jane Darwell | ... | Nellie Thursday | |
| Andrea King | ... | Stella | |
| Fred Clark | ... | Moose Moran | |
| Jay C. Flippen | ... | Straight Flush | |
| William Frawley | ... | Gloomy Willie | |
| Harry Bellaver | ... | Sam the Surgeon | |
| Sid Melton | ... | Little Louie | |
| Ben Welden | ... | Singing Solly | |
| Ida Moore | ... | The Bird Lady | |
| Francis Pierlot | ... | Henry Regan | |
| Charles Cooley | ... | Goomba | |
| Salvatore De Lorenzo | ... | Street-corner Santa Claus (as Society Kid Hogan) |
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Mono (Western Electric Recording)Fun Stuff
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Sidney Melbourne: Santy Claus don't drink.Gloomy Willie: Oh, no? Well, how come he's always falling down chimleys?
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Our entire family from great grandmother on down to the great grandchildren love this movie. It will never be outdated. It is funny, decent and there is never a dull moment. This movie is truly a classic and such a refreshing change from the liberal nonsense that the industry is spewing out today.