Movie Description
The Kid from Brooklyn
(1946)Overview
Shy milkman Burleigh Sullivan accidentally knocks out drunken Speed McFarlane, a champion boxer who was flirting with Burleigh's sister. The newspapers get hold of the story and photographers even catch Burleigh knock out Speed again. Speed's crooked manager decides to turn Burleigh into a fighter. Burleigh doesn't realize that all of his opponents have been asked to take a dive. Thinking he really is a great fighter, Burleigh develops a swelled head which puts a crimp in his relationship with pretty nightclub singer Polly Pringle. He may finally get his comeuppance when he challenges Speed for the title.
Featured Crew
- Director : Norman Z. McLeod
- Producer : Samuel Goldwyn
- Editor : Daniel Mandell
- Cast : Danny Kaye,Virginia Mayo,Vera-Ellen,Steve Cochran,Eve Arden,Walter Abel,Lionel Stander,Fay Bainter,Clarence Kolb,Victor Cutler,Charles Cane,Jerome Cowan,Don Wilson,Knox Manning,Kay Thompson,Johnny Downs,Tom Kennedy,William Benedict,George Chandler,Bess Flowers,Betty Alexander
Cast
Burleigh Sullivan
Polly Pringle
Susie Sullivan
Speed McFarlane
Ann Westly
Gabby Sloan
Spider Schultz
Mrs. E. Winthrop LeMoyne
Mr. Austin
Photographer
Willard
Fight Announcer
Radio Announcer
Radio Announcer
Matron
Master of Ceremonies
Referee #1 (uncredited)
Newsboy (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
Posters
Recommendations
Facts
Original TitleThe Kid from Brooklyn
Status Released
Release Information
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1946-03-21
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 53m
Production CompaniesSamuel Goldwyn Productions
Genres
- Comedy
