TMDb Rating
6.5/10
30 verified votes
The Lemon Drop Kid (1951)
ComedyCrime
91 min
"Damon Runyan's zaniest Broadway characters come alive with fun...especially the Lemon Drop Kid (Bob, natch!)"
Plot Summary
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.
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ComedyCrimeSidney LanfieldBob HopeMarilyn Maxwell1951
Director
Sidney Lanfield
Top Cast
Bob HopeMarilyn MaxwellLloyd NolanJane DarwellAndrea King
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