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 Beloin
- Robert O'Brien
- Frank Tashlin
Stars:
Release Date: 1951-04-02
6.5/10
6.5/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 91
Muscleman (uncredited)
Sam the Surgeon
Moose Moran
Straight Flush Tony
Little Louie
Sidney Melbourne (The Lemon Drop Kid)
'Brainey' Baxter
Oxford Charley
'Nellie Thursday' Regan
Stella
Gloomy Willie
Singing Solly
Mrs. Feeney - The Bird Lady
Henry Regan
John (Policeman)
Super Swedish Angel (Wrestler)
No Thumbs Charlie
Racetrack Bettor on Iron Bar (uncredited)
Racetrack Bettor on Iron Bar (uncredited)
Police Captain Swain (uncredited)
Muscleman (uncredited)
Girl (uncredited)
Thoughtful Man (uncredited)
Judge Wilkinson (uncredited)
Dancer
