The Lemon Drop Kid

Name: The Lemon Drop Kid
Director: Sidney Lanfield
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1951-04-02
Duration: 91 min
Cast: Bob Hope, Marilyn Maxwell, Lloyd Nolan, Jane Darwell, Andrea King

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1951 · 91 min · Comedy · Crime · TMDB 6.6/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Sidney Lanfield

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