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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:
Great Holiday Fun more (14 total)Cast
(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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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)Fun Stuff
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Introduced the hit Christmas song "Silver Bells". moreQuotes:
Sidney Melbourne: Santy Claus don't drink.Gloomy Willie: Oh, no? Well, how come he's always falling down chimleys?
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This is one of my favorite holiday movies. It is a great example of Runyan's work. I would recommend it for the whole family! It is a nice departure from the usual holiday sentimentalism. The dialog is peppered with typical Runyan phrases that truly capture the "Guys and Dolls" types and yet still has the Bob Hope send up comedy typical of his "Road" pictures. The musical numbers add to the picture without making it into a big budget Hollywood show. Jane Darwell, William Frawley and Lloyd Nolan are really enjoyable. Even though some of the comedy it perhaps a bit ethnic oriented, it really isn't offensive. My family and I would rather watch this than any other "wonderful" holiday movie.