The Lemon Drop Kid
1951·Movie·
·1h 31min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
Damon Runyan's zaniest Broadway characters come alive with fun...especially the Lemon Drop Kid (Bob, natch!)
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersRedemptionBetrayalFriendship
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersFalse CharityUnlikely HeroesDeceptionTrickerySanta Suit ShenanigansCon Artist's ConscienceChristmas Miracle
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Sidney Lanfield, Daniel L. Fapp
Produced by:
Robert L. Welch
Composed by:
Victor Young
Cast
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