The Lemon Drop Kid

1951 1h 31m ★6.6

The Lemon Drop Kid

“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.

Release Date April 2, 1951
Runtime 1h 31m
Language English
Director Sidney Lanfield
Category Comedy, Crime
Rating 6.6 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1951
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